Of course Mr Fogg had to go and do the supaman. Take one bald guy, stick on a bowling ball helmet, strap into a big sock thing and then make him run and jump off the zipwire to fly through the air like superman. Cue Mr Fogg bellowing “ah me knackers” as he flew along the wire past everyone on the suspension bridge next to him. Gotta love us Brits, we like to express ourselves.
On then down the West Coast highway 6 in search of lunch and on towards Punakaiki or Pancake Rocks. The journey is simply stunning, sharp bends, steep switchbacks and massive rock overhangs and incredible views of deep lush forests, ancient and huge ferns, palm trees, flax and all manner of birds.
We never did find somewhere for lunch (never let Mr Fogg get hungry, remember the Honey Monster?) but did go out to the seal colony at Cape Foulwind, a prominent headland just south of Westport. I had read that there were often in excess of 200 seals basking on the rocks there – today there were perhaps six.
On for the final leg then, still no lunch and we arrived at Punakaiki and our accommodation at 4.30pm. Checked in and I took the Honey Monster on a 2km tramp to the local Tavern for beer and nourishment.
Mr Fogg has just beaten me to the blogging with the incredible views of the coastline from where we are staying and the beautiful sunset.
Fingers crossed that we can see stars and the upside down moon tonight.
If you are wondering what the picture is, this is Mr Fogg at the local tavern astride a large plastic horse. I made him sit on it for a photo but did not expect it to be backwards! Typical.
Kia Ora!
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