We left Jaz's place at about 10.30 am after a good nights sleep and and good old chin wag. We navigated our way to the Bluebridge ferry terminal on the waterfront in Wellington. We were one of three bikes waiting at the terminal. Paul took the bike onto the ferry and I went on as a passenger. He scored us some seats right at the front with panoramic views of the crossing. We were at a table with an elderly couple from Dargaville who had come on in a campervan. The crossing was a bit breezy, but reasonably smooth and very picturesque. Going through the Tory Channel was really cool, as I had read a book recently by Heather Heberley, who lives on Arapawa Island in the Tory Channel. It was great to see what she had written about. The ferry arrived in Picton at 5pm and we all saddled up and headed off to our respective destination. We headed to Blenheim to catch up with my Nephews and their partners. We booked into the Koanui Backpackers which was a wee bit noisy, due to revellers coming home at all hours (St Patricks day). But it was reasonable accommodation.
Day 5 found us up early for a coffee in the lounge, showers etc and then over to Adams place for another coffee before we left. We left Blenheim at about 10am and headed to Nelson, we had planned on doing the scenic route through Picton and on around the sounds coast, but the weather looked pretty threatening in that direction. Our ride to Nelson was lovely, with a nice windy road that puts the Para Para road to shame. We arrive in Nelson around lunchtime and started looking for a Backpackers. We have ended up at the Palace Backpackers, which is a lovely old house with beautiful gardens, and right in the middle of town. The downside is, it is filled with "Young People" AHHHHHHHH. You may ask, "what the hell did you expect in a backpackers?" Yeah we know, we are mad, but then it isn't so bad.............yet.
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