D47 -- We Should Have Kayaked

Today we opted to walk along the Abel Tasman coastal track instead of kayak. The walk was nice but in the end we wish we would have kayaked instead because the view is so much better when you are on the water. We walked for about five and half hours (all of it in Tevas) and spent most of this time in the temperate rain forest that comprises the park.

We did have a very nice lunch stop at Stillwell Bay, where we had much of the beach to ourselves (except for some birds!).

After the hike we decided to stay another night in Motueka instead of moving on to the west coast. This turned out to be a brilliant move because we were treated to one of the best meals we’ve had so far at the local Indian restaurant. Elva tried a new dish, Murg Jhal Faraizi, and it was really yummy (she usually orders the Vindaloo). We also got a chance to check our email and update our blog, which we’ve had trouble doing because it is pretty hard to find internet access in this region of the South Island. It is really great to get emails from friends and family as it helps us feel more connected to what is going on back in the States. So keep those emails coming!

-Thomas