We spent a delightful day "walking on tracks" (i.e. hiking on trails) with our new friends through Whirinaki Forest. This is one of New Zealand's most famous conservation battlegrounds where people actively fought to save this magnificent native forest. Our companions proved to be terrific guides - well-versed in the beautiful vegetation and variety of tall, tall trees. We capped our 5-hour walk with champagne and goodies at Elsie and Etienne's - I think we should do this after ALL our adventures.
What fun!!
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering for some champagne right now...what will New Year's Eve be without it? All of the hikes you've gone on look incredible. NZ is so beautiful - I can't wait to see it for myself in less than 2 months!!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteA 5-hour walk certainly deserves some champagne!
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