Adventures in the south and taken the travellers from Picton to Blenheim to St Arnaud to Nelson in two days.
After the first night in the campervan – Sue on the massage table with bars – George in the king bed, a nice warm shower at Nancy’s we set off…
The polar blast kicking in but nice clear skies!
It was then off to Blenheim for a couple of winery visits (work) and lunch with Brenda and Graeme ( my in-laws) and then to find Russ’s childhood friend….we fifteen point turned and parked up the 7 meter camper and proceeded to chew the fat and ended up at the Chinese restaurant that Russ and Simon used to frequent on Russ’s sales trips south!
I got the inside bed – and george took ownership of the camper! Then Simon special – pizza for breakfast and we hit the road – heading to the Nelson lakes and Mountains!
The most boring and historical site on the way up the valley….mountains (and destination in the distance) No towns as we followed the Wairau river until a food truck…coffee…and George’s next feed came out of nowhere
Together with truck dog, very friendly owner and a loo with a view!
Long drop with mountain views – very chilly!
Open air loo – no room for modesty!
After a great coffee, bacon butty and a good chat we hit the road soft snow falling!!! To the Nelson Lakes…lake Rotoiti thru the mountain village of St Arnaud!
The wildlife
The locals
The visitors
Then it was swinging the camper down through the mountains, hope valley and back to Nelson….and a loo stop in Nelson which grew into an op shop shopping spree….5 op shops in 1 km. So the worms were biting and George needed a feed, then off to the supermarket in Richmond Rush hour traffic to the supermarket dinner and drinks replenishment- two car parks for a 7 metre van! Getting chilly sun starting to set on the final leg…
Cruising the waterfront freeway to Tahuna holiday park and meeting the family (Brenda and Graeme) for the next couple of nights!
Plugged in – heater on- right next to our travel buddies in their nice warm motel – and dinner IS on its way….
All who wander are not Lost girls 
Enjoying following your trip to date. Chris and I hope to see you in Nelson. I’m golfing Wed morning but home after that. I’d be happy to show you around Russell’s Nelson haunts.
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What is your phone no pm me so I can call
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