Zig Zag Twins

Mom, Aunt Patti and myself are switchbacking our day down the South Island.  It all started with a mucked up train/bus from Auckland to Wellington to escort BanAnna to her new home, ferry from Wellington (bottom of North Island) to Picton (top of South Island), bus from Picton to Nelson where we rented a car.  Tonight we're in Akaroa which is a cute little French/British settlement 80 kilometers east of Christchurch on the Banks Peninsula.  It is set on a beautiful bay in the center of an ancient volcano.  Tres jolie.  Heaps of love to all!  

Before celebratory dinner drink with BanAnna at General Practitioner in Wellington

Coming into Marlborough Sounds on the ferry

Hippie Stick dancing at the Queen's Garden in Nelson

Woollaston's organic vineyard outside of Nelson

Brave Patti & Mom walking Buller Gorge swingbridge!!

Sunset at the seal colony at Cape Foulwind - West Coast

Momma love at Pancake Rocks

Along the Devil's Punchbowl Falls track in Arthur's Pass National Park

Bridal's Veil - Arthur's Pass

Beginning of Craigieburn Range just east of Arthur's Pass

One year post earthquake Christchurch city centre is still empty and broken

Governor's Bay - Banks Peninsula

Overcast, chilly evening in Akaroa

Tractor ride anyone?

Hang on tight!