It has been rainy and cold the last two days but did not even slow us down. We drove up to Hanmer Springs. Languished in Sulpher natural spring pools. Us and a million other tourists.
Better was the tour of a local olive grower. This couple, Lisa from Plymouth MI (New Zealander for the past 21 years) and her husband Chris, cashed it all in, bought 26 acres on the side of a mountain and built a beautiful b & b and planted two olive groves. Learned tons about olive growing, processing, and tasting. We'll have some of their olive oil for all to taste. The view, as you can see, is fabulous. Their b & b is all first class, wonderful!
Taking the train from Christchurch to Greymouth tomorrow. Everyone, even the locals, tell us it is great. Looking forward to it.