Saturday, March 5, 2011

5.3.2011 Blenheim

Leaving the North Island - off Wellington

Queens Charlotte Sound leading to Picton

Entry to Queen Charlotte Sound
Cruise up Queen Charlotte Sound

Yours truly

Picton, South Island 
Weather: raining in Wellington and then gradually improving during the day.

Because of the rain we advanced our sailing with the Interislander Ferry accross the Cook Straits. In 3 hours the Arahura took us from the North to the South Island. The ferries need updating. This service is used for all transportations between the island (poeple, animal and goods). The cars and the campers have to make a U-turn in the hull, which can be tricky with a large vehicle. As most of the goods are transported by rail, even trains (with containers) are transported. The entry to the sound the Queens Charlotte Sound is very spectacular. The ferry has to negotiate a fairly narrow passage.

La région de Marlborough est le centre des vins NZ. La pleine est protégé par les montagnes qui l'entoure. Contrairement au Nord, les sommets ne sont pas boisées, ils sont sans forêts. Il en a un vent comme le Föhn, souffle légèrement à une température modérate. En traversant la région, nous nous apercevons, que les vignes sont largement protégés par des filets. Il me semble un travail énorme pour les mettre et les enlever avant la recolte. Les vignes sont plantés à la pleine et travailler en machine.

1 comment:

  1. Hi y'all! Following your tracks with interest, through rain and shine! The "old vehicle" looks like a Ford derivate from NZ or Australia. Why don't you ship one of those to Switzerland, it would bring a change of scenery to Mollens. It's springtime! Crocus' blooming since mid February. Now 10+ degrees outside, working in the garden.

    Y'all take care! Love from Antares

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