Having had to spend a small fortune in Dunedin, on a rebuilt alternator for Stan The Van
, we proceeded to the beautiful Catlins. This area is noted for its lack of civilisation, beautiful walks and abundant wildlife. Our DOC campsite was at the entrance to the Catlins River Walk. We completed an eight and a half hours' walk in 7 hours, but 5 of them were in the rain. At this stage we decided we both needed new rain jackets as we were soaked through. The path was in a poor shape with many steep detours from the river bank going up and down. It was so wet that Stan was in a pool of water when we returned.
In better weather we moved to Curio Bay and stayed in a council campsite on the headland where a crew were making a film. Look out for "Two Little Boys". In the bay next to the campsite was a world famous fossilised forest of trees. Eat your heart out McCulloch. It took all of 90 seconds from the car park to the first tree. Please note, Jamie et al! There were other surprises too...
, we proceeded to the beautiful Catlins. This area is noted for its lack of civilisation, beautiful walks and abundant wildlife. Our DOC campsite was at the entrance to the Catlins River Walk. We completed an eight and a half hours' walk in 7 hours, but 5 of them were in the rain. At this stage we decided we both needed new rain jackets as we were soaked through. The path was in a poor shape with many steep detours from the river bank going up and down. It was so wet that Stan was in a pool of water when we returned.
In better weather we moved to Curio Bay and stayed in a council campsite on the headland where a crew were making a film. Look out for "Two Little Boys". In the bay next to the campsite was a world famous fossilised forest of trees. Eat your heart out McCulloch. It took all of 90 seconds from the car park to the first tree. Please note, Jamie et al! There were other surprises too...
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Jeremy; Kathy. Happy New Year. I know it's half way through 2011, but it's ages since I sent you an e-mail so I do hope you get this letter. this is a new computer and I lost ALL my contacts, so my sincere apologies. Just finished reading your log from the start of 2011; amazing;simply amazing. I'm so proud of you two. What are your plans after Australia?
Went out with David and Bill last Saturday [02/07/'11]. Fabulous day, gorgeous weather. More a drift than a sail, but it was the first time I have been to Fleetwood for 12 months and as it was RNLI Day there were a lot of the familiar faces from the past there. Thoroughly enjoyed myself.
So happy sailing. Look after each other.
God Bless
Dave XX
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