I have no idea what day it is!!!!

I have no idea what day it is….or what time it is but the sun is shining and I’m so happy!   

I’m back in Nelson after 4 days in Abel Tasman National Park - otherwise known as Paradise!!!!  It was amazing.  Check out the photos that were posted on the previous blog post.  This park is so well set up….and seems that they have thought of everything so that everyone can come and enjoy the park their way.  

To get to the start, you can drive and park, or as I did, I took a bus that picked me up at my hostel then an hour drive to the start of the track.  I started from the south end headed north, but it’s also possible to drive to the north end and head south.  There are several huts and lots of campgrounds.  Water taxis go to most of the beaches so they can move your bags from camp to camp if you wish,  a great option for parents with children who want to camp.  If you only have a day they can drop you off at one beach and pick you up at a different one.   Or you can run the length!  So many options hiking options….then you can rent kayaks, paddle boards etc….go for a swim, unlimited options!  

I was dropped off at the start and hiked to the first hut - approx 11km.  I was so lucky to snag the last bed in the hut.  It was a cool drizzly day….but that night it poured, and all the campers got wet ☹️.  The next morning the sun came out, and the rest of my time in there was warm and sunny.  Amazing views and spectacular beaches.  I would just sit for hours enjoying the feel of warm golden sand on my feet, listening to the rhythm of the waves.  Everyone is so friendly….and I would usually find someone to have a conversation with.  I took so many photos during my hike, every time it would turn the corner the view would change!  So glad for digital pictures or I would have run out of film on the first day!!!!  😂😂😂

I’m headed back to Christchurch for the last part of the holiday….sharing it with Ted!  So happy that he decided to join me….and looking forward to seeing the sights from the motorcycles.  

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