Up at 6 to catch the Ferry and the YHA supplied us with Bagels, cream cheese and jam to take with us - usually we have to provide our own breakfast.
Arrived at the ferry terminal and caught the 8.25 Interisland ferry which is simply ginormous. It was a 3 and a half hour crossing and the weather overcast but they had a cinema on board showing Mama Mia which would while away the hours.
I did venture up on to the top deck but the wind was so strong I only just managed to open the door and poke my head outside where loads of kids were having great fun trying to battle the wind. I'm sure they must lose a few passengers along the way.
Arrived around lunchtime again and stopped at a local bakery where they make their own pies. I had chicken and camembert while some of the others had steak and mushroom, morroccan lamb, mince and cheese,chicken curry - deeelicious!
Then the drive to Nelson where we'll stay for 2 nights at 'Accents in the Park' backpackers.
1st stop on route was the chocolate factory where we sampled their goods and restrained ourselves from buying --- uuuummmmmm!
2nd stop was Blenheim, Marlborough - Olive oil tasting, prenzel liqueur tasting and wine tasting - I could put on several pounds before we reach our destination.
Finally arrive around 2 and the backpackers place is great - lovely linen, comfortable bunks, old fashioned juke box, massive kitchen and lovely owners.
It's still raining but went out for a wander to check out Nelson. It's a nice shopping area but too wet to fully appreciate what's here - will see tomorrow hopefully.
Thanks again for all your comments - I know a few of you have said you'll miss my updates but when I get back you'll not want to read my comings and goings back home.
Anyway - over and out for today - we'll see what tomorrow brings
Ceri and Mark - Hope you're having a great time in Italy - Ken and I wet there way back when but it was a great place to visit.
Mam - Hope you're still doing well - not long now and you'll get a great big hug!
Love you
Sue.xxxxxxxxxxx
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