Terrific thunder storm all night over head! Not much sleep for anyone due to the hailstones on the tin roof! Helicopter trip cancelled again!
Set off for Wanaka towards the Haast Pass. Weather deteriorating all the way and then it started to snow - it was magical!
However the magic soon wore off!
At least it wasn't us and no-one was hurt!
Eventually we ground to a halt as camper vans were stuck on a bridge. We turned around and then got stuck ourselves. We were facing the prospect of a night in the car!
Then we found the snow chains in the boot!
Off again slowly, stopping to help other stranded motorists!
Eventually arrived at Wanaka safe and sound and looking forward to tomorrows epic journey to Milford Sound (no blog tomorrow as we will be on the water overnight!)
Luv the Mums xxx
Sounds like one of your typical adventures, at least Dad has had lots of experience driving with snow chains!!
ReplyDeleteYou didn't hire out any skis then.....
All is fine here, just preparing a feast as we have Vic and Kev coming over for tea tonight.
Lou xxxxx