1000 KM later

Have arrived in the Riviera of the South Pacific (Christchurch) after driving down from Babylon (Auckland). A good trip - the ferry was smooth, if windy - and good hospitality has been enjoyed. Only hitch so far was the youngest getting car sick just north of Bulls and requiring a change of clothes due to chucking. His siblings not impressed with him.

Very strong winds yesterday made driving from Blenheim to Christchurch hard work, but the traffic was light and very few people seemed in a hurry. Had the best fish and chips I’ve had for years in Kaikoura - the fish was outstanding.

Photos to follow at some point when I get a better connection - we’re in a place with no landline connection so even dial-up isn’t an option.

Best billboard of the trip so far was the Tui one in Blenheim - “A stadium for all New Zealand. Yeah, right.”

(And petrol station attendants want to know what Aucklanders think of the stadium proposal. Personally, I’m all for the final to be held at Lancaster Park.)