The very last day of the New Zealand trip. We just had to drive to Christchurch to fly back to the U.S.
The flight was evening, so we had some time to stop by a restaurant and walk around the town of Christchurch.
We wanted to have NZ signature food, lamb, for the last meal. We yelped and found one with lamb on the menu, but we found no lamb at lunch. However, we had a very good beef steak. It was satisfying to me. In general, food level in NZ is pretty high (Japan is the best, still, though).
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| Les Mills |
After lunch we walked around the town. Christchurch is the biggest city on the South island. If you are a core reader of my blog, you know that I like one more thing in New Zealand in addition to hiking, kayaking, and food. That is BODYPUMP produced by Les Mills. Les Mills is a company that produces hundreds of workout programs all over the world. The founder is an Olympic athlete from New Zealand, Les Mills. I do BODYPUMP twice a week at the gym. Les Mills headquarter is on North island, but there is a Les Mills gym in Christchurch, too. I really wanted to check it out, even if just outside. The left picture is the Les Mills gym in Christchurch. It is a colorful and stylish building! It was very exciting!
Then we flew back to the U.S.
At the flight I watched another short New Zealand movies. One movie had a scene a crazy girl was trying to shoot possums, because she didn't like possums shouting at night. Having experience with possum night in New Zealand, the scene was funny.
Mr.N watched a movie the Hustlers. I watched it on the way to NZ and I talked it about several times to Mr.N during tramping. So he got interested in it. When we arrived at Boston airport, 2019 was almost over.
Now, some of the highlights of the trip....
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| Avalanche peak |
Kea at the top of Avalanche peak. Kea is New Zealand native bird. Kea is named by Maori (native New Zealanders) for its calls. Indeed, they call, "Kea! Kea!" Amazing views at Avalanche peak and extremely naughty Kea. Very very memorable.
Not only Kea, but also other birds, especially toutouwai, are very memorable. Toutouwai are really friendly and get close to humans.
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| Red Tarns |
Everyday I woke up by nice calls of birds in the tent was so nice.
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| Angelus Peak |
The second picture is Red Tarns. It was unexpected to do off-trail in New Zealand. We happened to find unofficial trail and tried it. It was very secluded, peaceful, and beautiful. Luckily it was sunny and enjoyed some hidden placed in the NZ wilderness. Priceless time was had.
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| NZ seals |
Third picture is at Angelus Peak. After camping overnight at Angelus lake, we woke up at 3 a.m. and hiked up to the Angelus Peak. It is off-trail. The scenery from the top was totally surreal. High peaks are up over the sea of clouds. It was so gorgeous and the view was just ours.
The last 3 days was kayaking instead of tramping at Able Tasman National Park. It was so exciting to see NZ seals and their babies. They swam, sun bathing, and calling. Soooooo cute.
The New Zealand trip was amazing.
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