Wanaka

We tried splitting up to catch a hitch this time. I got a hitch within 30 minutes and they had 2 spaces so we drove down the road and picked up Yannick! They were a lovely couple from Christchurch who had come down to do a tramp (hike). We arrived in Wanaka (town this time) and the weather is great, much nicer than the West Coast. Its adjacent to the lake we camped on except just the other end (about 40km). We have an ensuite room. I think we got upgraded because this room is not normal for a backpackers.

One of the guys in our room, Jasper (German) drove past us in Fox Glacier and had space in his car.. He seems ok though but he did drive past us! 

We met up with the German girls (again) in the evening. Yannick and I went swimming but the girls changed their minds at the last minute. Was very cold but totally worth it. The water was so blue.

Afterwards we played cards and ate fish and chips which were very very good. Felt very British afterwards. Infact Yannick was suprised when I told him that I didn't eat fish and chips everyday at home! I think if you can make Germans laugh out loud you're generally winning at life

On the second day Yannick, Jasper and I hiked up Roy's Peak. It's one of the highest peaks around lke Wanaka and has an amaIng view. We climbed 1550m over 16km. It took us 4 and a half hours. Totally amazing view. It was strange to find that i had full signal at the top of the mountain. 

Went for a swim but was alot colder than the day before due to the wind. Played cards in the evening again. We don't have anywhere to stay tomorrow night. So we need to ring around in the morning. I don't really mind too much, I think I've settled into the backpacking mindset a bit more.