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Sunday, 29 Februrary 2004
Waited for weather to clear. It eased a bit, but was still raining. Crossed the Saddle to West Sabine. Found it very tough! So much down hill! I have blister under blister.

Saturday, 28 February 2004
Big day.. much rain... walked up to Upper Travers. Heavy packs!

Friday, 27 February 2004
Start Nelson Lakes tramp. Walked in to LakeHead hut. Played cards and discussed trout fishing.

Thursday, 26 February 2004
Went for a walk along Motueka sand-spit .

Nasty low heading for Nelson. It's my fault! - whenever I'm tramping it pours down, then when I'm between tracks (like yesterday) it's normally fine. Sorry NewZealand!

Wednesday, 25 February 2004
Did Washing. Bought backcountry hut pass $65. Updating blog. Chilling. Finally weather seems to be improving . Visited Macs Brewery.

Camping at Motueka campground.

Tuesday, 24 February 2004
EARLY start 6.30am. Bused back to Collingwood. Good to see car waiting there for me. Drove up to Whirinaki(?) Beach on West coast. Spent most of the day searching there. Visited Pu Pu Springs. Back to Nelson YHA. Slept in sheets - luxury!!!

Monday, 23 February 2004
Caught bus to Westport and Nelson. Staying at Club Nelson backpackers. Have to catch bus tomorrow morning to Collingwood.

Sunday, 22 February 2004
Walked out, stayed the night at Karamea along with everyone else from the Heaphy Hut. Very nice group.

Saturday, 21 February 2004
More rain worse than yesterday... Tramp not as enjoyable as it could be .. pushed past McKay to Heaphy hut.

Friday, 20 February 2004
Walking in the rain and hail. Got to Gouland Downs 2pm and stayed there. Carrying tent, which was a mistake... never got to use it.

Thursday, 19 February 2004
Updating blog... Nice weather!!!

Drove to Collingwood, told rain was on the way and I needed to get into Kaurangi National Park before the fords rose, so spend the night up at Brown Hut. And it RAINED !!!!

Wednesday, 18 February 2004
Said goodbye to Ralph. Uploaded photos. http://linuxsoftware.co.nz/taranaki Caught Blue bridge ferry to Picton. Villa full, drove to Nelson. All backpackers in Nelson full, drove to Motueka. Pitched tent in campground...

Tuesday, 17 February 2004
Road South cleared by lunch time.. Drove to Wellington via Palmy. Had coffee with rellies. Met my latest 2nd cos, Cala (sp?). Had dinner and a couple of beers with Ralph. Had a few more beers.

Monday, 16 February 2004
Massive storm hit the lower North Island. Trapped in Wanganui, all roads out blocked.

Sunday, 15 February 2004
Raining again today. Wanganui will spend tonight here again then drive down to Wellington.

Saturday, 14 February 2004
Still raining, decided to flag my summit attempt. Of course when I got down to the visitor centre the sun came out and it was a beautiful sunny day. Drove into Whanganui NP and did a day walk there instead.

Friday, 13 February 2004
Fantastic fine day. excellent views. Big hut-shaking storm came in that night.

Thursday, 12 February 2004
Was "challenging", wormed my way up the track, big relief to get to down to Lake Dive hut... beautiful place!!! Had it all to myself.

Wednesday, 11 February 2004
Got soaked pushing thru overgrown tracks and tramping through mud. Shared hut with YMCA group and another Kiwi tramper.

Tuesday, 10 February 2004
Tuesday was a good walk in. Had Holly Hut to myself.

Friday, 06 February 2004
Waitangi Day - commemorating the foundation of New Zealand and the treaty signed between Maori and British. Planning for Taranaki and South Island tramps. Comparing camp stoves. BBQ at Sue's.

Thursday, 05 February 2004
Talked to Simon about buying a new camera. I want something light, fast, long battery life. Need to have a look at an A60.

Bought some maps in town. Went to Food Alley for lunch, ran into Don and Mark J there. Went for a walk up Karamatura valley.

Simon is installing Firebird, wants to know where Java is. Don't bother... there's nothing important which needs Java . Try here.

Monday, 02 February 2004
Got NIS working - sortof. LUG meeting.

Sunday, 01 February 2004
Lunch at Galbraiths. Wached Amelie at Simon's.

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