A beautiful late-summer morning in New Zealand:
Mid-morning stop at Maruia Falls Scenic Reserve:
Then much road construction, which slowed our pace considerably. It was 12:30 when I was able to see Lake Rotoiti, which means I'm not going to make our 2:15 ferry (well, we will just have to see what God has in mind for us):
Beautiful day, with lots of people out hiking and enjoying the lakes.
Did not get to the ferry lot until 3:07, but I was able to get on the 6:45 standby (sounds awfully familiar, if you ask me!):
Things happen in "God's time" - an old beat-up van pulled up right behind us in line, and Wendy (and I a little) was able to have a long, deep talk with Jim, a former bushman/search-and-rescue operator guy/federal hunter who found Jesus in the middle of the bush many years ago. Despite his missing teeth and disheveled appearance and messy car, he has a towering faith and a gentle spirit - it was a privilege to meet and talk with him.
Wendy and I had some Subway subs for dinner while waiting, and then had a wonderful ferry ride from Picton out through Queen Charlotte Sound:
and I saw some dolphins swimming and jumping next to the ship!
After the channels, the ferry heads across Cook Strait to the North Island [according to Wikipedia, Cook Strait "is considered one of the most dangerous and unpredictable waters in the world"] (but it was night/dark, and didn't seem that "dangerous and unpredictable" - we'll see on our return (daylight) trip next Tuesday)
Landed at 10:15, and was able to make our way to the hotel - bed by 11. Thank you God for all your wonderful adventures today!
Music today - more music from my green nano:
Michael Franti & Spearhead - Stay Human, 2001
The Doors - Strange Days, 1967
Paul Simon - There Goes Rhymin’ Simon, 1973
various artists - 45’s On CD, Vol. 2: 1960-1966
various artists - Time-Life Classic Rock: 1966
NPR: 10-05-2013 Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, 2013
Glen Campbell - All the Best, 1970
(but only 4 songs because “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” is so sad)
U2 - Achtung Baby, 1991
various artists - Acoustic Brazil, 2005
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