Mission accomplished!
Wow, so much to tell you about! Perhaps the post with the news has been delayed because we feared not to be able to describe you properly what we have seen. Because, honestly: how would YOU tell your friends about gazing into the huge eyes of a baby seal? How would YOU give credit to an incredible sunset, experienced on top of a hill overlooking a national park? And which expressions would YOU use to characterize all the friends you’ve made in the meanwhile?
Anyway, we let it up to you to imagine what we felt by doing the track, because we know we are unable to word it. But we can at least put everything in it’s order.
After having spent some time in the beautiful city of Nelson, it was time for our second track. This meant packing our backpacks for the second time to spend four days alone with mother nature. Because of us, or because of the chocolate we took with us, our group gained not just a few members: we started with Andreas and added one Dutch girl, one German girl, one Argentinian guy, two Kiwis and another two Kiwis to our tramping party. It was so much fun.
On our way we saw penguins (guess what: they are Yannicks favourite!), New Zealand fur seals, possums, and many other native birds.
After the track, we spent two relaxed days in Takaka, where from we explored the “Golden Bay” and the Cape Farewell. Unfortunately, the supposed-to-be-all-day-present-sun never showed and the weather was pretty bad. But nevertheless, that’s not a valid reason for a bad mood! :)
After the roadtrip back to Nelson (we had to re-visit our new friends, of course!) and to Punakaiki and the pancake rocks, we spent three nights in Greymouth. The hostel that we’ve been to was just fantastic, offering free kayaks, bikes and much more. We spent some fabulous days there.
Yannick and Anja's New Zealand Trip 
Hi guys.
wicked rain we had just then – hope you’re safe and sound – and dry – somewhere on the Main Land! Just caught up with your travel blog. Good to see that you’re having a awesome time. Tho’ it would really be hard not to…
Well: Mission accomplished – concerning Finlay and I as well: we’re back on terra fimra since last night. The house is a bit shambles as we had new carpets put in while we were away …but: you’re welcome anytime you’re passing!! Would be cool to see you if you can fit it in timewise. Love and take care. Therese and Finlay, Oamaru
Yeah, we have been very lucky with the rain, it basically just started when we finished our trek! The following days at Golden Bay were a bit “wet” – but that’s New Zealand! And yes, we’re having a REALLY good time. I hope you enjoyed your trip to Switzerland as well. We’re currently staying in Greymoth and will cross over (over the Arthur’s Pass) to Christchurch tomorrow. And yes, we would love to meet you in Oamaru! It will probably take us another 5-6 days to arrive there (wow, that’s soon! I didn’t even realise or I would have called you earlier!), but if you’ve got time, we would love to pop over and see you! We are really very much looking forward to seeing you!!!! :)
hi and no worries guys. you’re welcome to stay – that goes without saying as North Otago is lovely too, when a bit chilly at the moment (brrrr only 16C predicted for today). Say hi to the West Coast from us, as we think that it is the most beautiful place on earth. I’m at work next week, but always home in the evening. Looking forward to a face to face travel report. T and F =)