Disaster strikes

After a great time in Milford Sound, we drove back to Queenstown. The weather wasn't the best and it was raining and very windy. We stopped on the side of the road to get some water from the back of the camper. As I pulled the handle to open the passenger door it swung wide open under the force of the wind. I grabbed it and pulled it in. Almost closed, the wind was way too strong and forced the door open again, this time pulling me so far out I fell on the floor! Looking back it was quite funny- I think Jenny's still laughing at the sight of me being pulled onto the floor by the sheer force of the wind! It's definitely true when they say you can experience four seasons in one day in New Zealand! Unfortunately for us and the campervan, the wind had been so forceful it had dented the door, enough for it not to close properly. We took it back to Jucy the next morning and they offered us a replacement car and a few alternative suggestions. We decided that we'd pick up an available campervan in Christchurch in about four days time. Although we weren't planning on visiting Christchurch we have to now go there in order to pick up the campervan. Onto the next part of the journey!

We spent that day buying a phone, planning a route around New Zealand and getting advice from people in the hostel. Surprisingly it took us all day, but it needed to be done to realise what we wanted to do and how much time we have. We have a busy few weeks ahead!