Wellington to Kaikoura

Early start since our end destination today was Kaikoura on the South Island. But first a quick breakfast and a very tough goodbye to Lyn and Glenn. Not sure when we'll see them next and it makes us very sad knowing that we'll be struggling to do another trip like this again in the near future. So privileged to have had the chance to again stay in the same corner of the house that use to be Pernillas home 13 Years ago. Can't thank you enough!!!

Got on the ferry across to the South Island from Wellington at 8:25. 3 hours later after cruising through stunning fjord landscape we reached Picton. Had lunch by the waterfront and was going to chill in the shadow under a palm by the sea. The kids found a pond to play in and to cool down a bit in. But after 5 min we saw that they splashed water on a kid smaller and younger then Oliver. Told them of big time and when they kept pushing the limit with having stupid answers to everything they were thrown in to the car without any ice-cream at all today! Heading straight to Kaikoura. Best landscape I've ever seen. Colour of the water, seal colonies along the beach road, high mountains with snow on top, clear blue sky and 30 degrees outside made the trip go by very quick.

Went for a stroll to town to book a kayak tour for tomorrow that the kids have asked to do. (thanks Klasen!) Then dinner in town. You can tell their speciality is seafood. Soooo good!! Swam in the pool by the alpine Pacific Motel when we got back. Hottest day so far! Can't wait for the sun to go down so that the temperature can be human to sleep in.

Happy birthday Klasen!