No change here

It's still hot and sunny - 35 degrees here yesterday!

We have taken the long and winding road to The Portage which lovely but if we never go and again by road that will be fine.

A boat from Lochmara Lodge came and picked us up yestreday and took us there for the day. It was beautiful and the boys had great fun. Kayaks were great, the rope swing to drop into the sea was great, feeding the fish (herrings), catching non-poisonous jelly fish was all part of the water fun. Then a walk through the extensive gardens where hammocks abounded, art work all over as well as a bird recovery programme all added to the wonderful atmosphere. The only way in is by boat or an hour off the Queen Charlotte walking track.

We also drove to Anakiwa where the Queen Charlotte tracks ends and it is also the place where the NZ Outward Bound school is.

I will upload photos when I can get to a more accessible internet connection

And the "w" is not working too well on this keyboard so hopefully I went back and put them all in!