We originally intended to depart Neslon for Greymouth this morning but decided the 7:15am bus could wait one more day. This town itself is so pleasant. On our first day here, I wandered to the Christ Church Cathedral and climbed a gigantic tree in the surrounding gardens and proceeded to read in it for the next hour. That evening we played guitar with some other travelers at the Tasman Bay hostel. Yesterday we hiked to Appletree Bay along the picturesque coastal trail of Abel Tasman National Park. It was so unique to trek through a forest and find several beach access points! I believe the coastal trail is the largest preserved forest surrounding a beach in the whole country.
I am quickly realizing 3 weeks was not nearly enough time in this lush country. But rather than rushing around on buses trying to see "everything" I have made a conscious decision to do less but truly experience more. We really wanted to explore the Milford Sound area but with only 10 days remaining, we would have to make a mad dash for Christchurcht to fly out to Sydney. No thanks. Instead, I will take my time on the upper half of the North Island and luxuriate in a slower pace of life.
I am quickly realizing 3 weeks was not nearly enough time in this lush country. But rather than rushing around on buses trying to see "everything" I have made a conscious decision to do less but truly experience more. We really wanted to explore the Milford Sound area but with only 10 days remaining, we would have to make a mad dash for Christchurcht to fly out to Sydney. No thanks. Instead, I will take my time on the upper half of the North Island and luxuriate in a slower pace of life.
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