By 9.30 we were packed up and on the trot. Mist hung around the hills and through the tops of trees that arched over the road like a tunnel. The colours of leaves are certainly on the change now. Traffic was hectic and seemed to be in bursts of 20 vehicles at a time. Many were associated with a rowing regatta that had featured at Twizel. Trailer loads of rowing boats zoomed by.
The valley opened out and we could hear the clear moaning and groaning of stags for the roar. Sometimes their grunts sounded like a devilish Santa doing a ‘ho, ho, ho’ The females made ‘meewing’ sounds as they cautiously moved about in their herds.
We called in at the Skipton animal farm for an ice-cream. A wander amongst the animals proved to be an interesting exercise. They were so tame and were happy to be patted.
We reached Fairlie holiday park camp by 6.30 and pitched the tent in record time in order to make the Four Square before the 7pm closing time. A great feed of sausages and buns were on the menu. We were also fortunate enough to receive a donated pizza from another camper. Our lovely camp host even provided us with towels for our showers. Shout out to Fairlie Holiday Park!!
A distance walked today of 35k. Our feet are certainly feeling the days effort tonight.
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