Excited at the prospect of collecting our deluxe campervan (yeah right) we were up early and arrived in Christchurch well before collection time. This gave us time to head into a local shopping mall and pick up a SIM to use on our travels. We have actually been spoilt with both WIFI access and quality on our Asian leg and now realise that we will have to actually pay if we want anything remotely reliable...welcome back to the western world! Eventually we gain access to our new motorised companion for the next 20 days and begin introductions (forgive the rubber ankle I seem to have developed, just don't know where that came from!).
Astounded by the shear luxury on offer we squeal with delight at the built in agar, shower/toilet unit, heating and separate bedroom. Alright we have a portable gas ring, portable chemical toilet, electric fridge (eskie) and the usual fold down bed made up of about 6 different bits of foam on a wooden shelf. I have a sneaking suspicion that the next 20 days might prove a tad trying, particularly if the weather is bad.
Things look good on the weather front as we head off full of hope, travelling music and memories of last night's warm, comfy bed...and excellent lamb dish.
We headed for Lake Tekapo but on arrival quickly realised that 'freedom camping' was not welcome and the free element was far from so we adapted and headed for Lake McGregor (the cousin of a cousin of a cousin of Lake Tekapo). By the time we arrived the sky was darkening and the rain falling, maybe now was not the time to try out the superduper sun awning? Even with the dark sky and rain we felt blessed with a double rainbow and couple of beers...I said basic rations ;)
After our cheese, pastrami, mustard and Mayo sarnies we settled back to watch the amazing scenary and antics of fellow campers. I forgot to mention we have tinted windows which are blacked out from the outside, awesome for 'curtain twitching'. Particularly loved the arrival of a couple of beaten up campervans out of which tumbled a huge number of Irish lads much to the horror of the local 'ranger' who looked as comfortable as a ballerina on a lit BBQ but with short shorts and massive boots. The Irish lads soon had him on his way and were quieter than some of the other campers...more entertaining to watch them cooking dinner though! So as we all settle down to end the day, Mother Nature worked her wonder and gave us all a view to shut us up...for a while anyway ;)
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