Brave little soldier

15 hours sleep in the back of a chilly camper van seems to have the trick and I'm feeling a bit more on form today. Man flu on holiday is no fun.

Man flu

Woke up to a touch of man flu today; not good. Thought it best to start heading towards Christchurch. Will hopefully be back on form in the morning.

Milford Sound

Technically a fjord and not a sound as it was created by glacial rather than river erosion; but you all knew that. Stunning scenery regardless, if not quite the weather to match.

Ireland v All Blacks

Unable to get tickets to the game so we watch the game at the Canterbury Club. Almost as gutted for Ireland as I was about not getting tickets.

Hanmer Springs

Bevan and I have a road trip to Hanmer Springs. Afternoon at the hot springs and then the pub and a curry. Bevan snored like wounded buffalo all night.

Christchurch

Staying with Bevan (old work colleague from Lloyd's) and family just outside Christchurch. I'm given a tour of some of the earthquake damage. Depressing stuff. It's ripped the heart out off the city.

Sharplin falls

I didn't have enough time to climb Mt Somner so had to be content with a walk to Sharplin Falls.