Rocky Pancakes

* Tuesday.  Around 08:30, we left Jacksons and set off on probably our longest drive of the whole trip.  7 hours in total but it's not too bad shared between 3 drivers.  It got off a great start with misty low clouds over looking Lake Brunner (unfortunately the photo's didn't do it justice so none are included!).

After a quick shop in Greymouth and a long drawn out phone call creation to mother from my father, we were well and truely on the road to the North of the South Island.   The west coast is so beautiful and a joy to drive.  Look at these clouds!

One of our only scheduled stops was to be the Pancake Rocks and Punakaiki.  Geologists are unsure why they are so layered.  They were stunning.  NZ is full of natural wonder.

We also had yet another gorgeous stop by a Lake for lunch on route.  After a lovely drive, we arrived at Kaiteriteri. 

We were greeted by some familiar friends!  Keith and Veronica are my parents friends who live 4 doors down on their street, and I have grown up with all my life, are in NZ for a month tour.  Our schedule coincided and so a chance drink and dinner took place.  It was lovely and sunny.  Also good fush and chups (Kiwi pronunciation!).  We all felt pretty knackered after the drive so it was an early night to get ready for our kayaking trip the next day.