Markus: From the South to the North

Picton next: Parts of the amazing Marlboro Sounds and the harbour for the ferrys to the North Island. Parts of the Queen Charlotte Track, Ulli, Hongkong Chinese Kelvin and I. 14 KM of native bush, ferns and palms.

The next day (Monday) crossing over the Cook Strait to Wellington - capital of NZ. Amazing views, first time really heavy rain.....

Wellington, nice to come and nice to go, especially when you that you will come back in maybe one or two month(s).

Up to north along the Kapiti Bay, further to Wanganui, kayaking at the Whanganui river, staying over night at the bottom of the amazing volcano Mt. Taranaki.

What happened in between - just look at the pictures which will follow the next couple of days!

Still a bit that everything is in full blossom, moderate to warm temperatures, and no stress situations so far. People are very friendly and helpful, and we hope it continues. Right now there are much more Maori and Polynesians than Pakehas (white people) in this area, two languages, but a peaceful environment, of course.

What comes next? Caves with small aliens everywhere, dark waters, and strange looking stones. Further way up to Auckland, doing some orienteering competitions and so on.....

By the way, everyone who is interested, i have a digital diary which describes all my sport activities I do on my own or together with Ulli (including hiking, kayaking, running...). Please find the link on the left!

Pictures coming soon!!!!