Well we have arrived on NZ south island and so far I am amazed that it is even more beautiful than the north island! The ferry ride over was really really beautiful! We almost booked it for 2am so we could save 20$ each but I am so glad we opted for the 6:45pm time because that meant that the sun was going down just as we were getting onto the South Island and we went through this little series of mountainous islands that was just absolutely stunning. It was freezing outside and really windy but I just couldn't go back inside. It was sort of overcast but sort of clear and misty and just really mysteriously beautiful. Probably the most scenic boat ride of my life. I must have taken 50 pictures of the scenery. When we arrived we found a hostel run by this funny lady from NY city and decorated all crazy. We went to the local irish pub for a pint and it was definitely the busiest spot it town. Really great atmosphere....I even drank a Guiness!
Next we headed to Abel Tasman National park and did a little overnight camping trip. The park is on the ocean and looks like a photo from a travel magazine. Beautiful turqoise water and palm trees. We hiked 10km to our campite that only separated from the beach by a small hedge. We driving down the coast and found this area where you could walk out and see a seal colony. There were little babies there too! I've never seen little baby seals in the wild before and they were so tiny and fuzzy and cute! They kept trying to play and were all flopping around :>)
We are a little tired today so we had a easy day of walking by the beach and catching up on laundry. We have found this beautiful hostel...the nicest i've ever been in.
Well time is about to run out here so we'll write again soon!
Love Hanna and Dan
Beautiful scenery on the ferry to the South Island
Abel Tasman National Park
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