Day 292 (Wed 25 Apr) - Picton

This morning we were heading off to the South Island so after brekky we prepared to set off.

Before we went the girls (Jo, Pia and Sonja) decided to take a picture with our cool wheels.

Headed off into Wellington where we said goodbye to our faithful Tyson. Jo knew where her mum and Keith would be staying in Wellington and decided to go to their hotel and leave them a surprise card. The kindly car hire people offered to drive Sarb to the ferry terminal and then Jo to the hotel. Jo would have to make her own way back. Sarb amused himself by logging onto the internet and fending off a small boy's requests to give him some money. He was surprised to see Jo so soon after she went off; Jo explained that the kindly driver had offered to drive her back.

Checked in our main bags and sat waiting for the ferry. It soon arrived; more like an ocean liner really.

Boarded and wandered over to the front of the boat. It was quite cloudy and chilly but when the sun broke through we warmed up.

The ferry soon set off past a long line of yachts.

We stood outside for quite a while until the cold really started to bite. Went back in and whilst Sarb zonked out Jo watched the beautiful scenery.

Arrived at Picton and headed off to a nearby hostel where we spent the night. Wandered round town and stopped off at a Scottish pub that served haggis sausages. Had dinner and a few beers/ciders.