Well, we've made it to Dunedin. It's been a hard slog to make it here, but we're starting to relax. I probably got a little too relaxed last night, because apparently I snored loud enough in the dorm that Rory had to wear ear plugs. I never thought a single dorm bed could feel so comfy!
Camping has been a bit difficult, as it's been cold and rainy. We actually had to leave Milford Sound a day earlier than we had planned because of severe thunderstorms, and spent that night in a dorm in Te Anau instead. Te Anau was sort of a disappointment, as there was nothing to do there. We got to see a Takahe, a very endangered bird, but that was about it. Otherwise, we watched TV and did laundry.
We caught an early morning bus to Dunedin yesterday, and then relaxed last night (and snored). Today we're going for a tour of the Speights Brewery, which should be a laugh (there is plenty of beer tasting at the end). Dunedin seems nice enough, just a bit dreary. I'm really looking forward to Thailand.
I have been reading a lot. Shantaram is brilliant, and I recommend it to you all. The only other news I have is that Rory managed to break a sliding door handle by pulling instead of sliding. I'm still giggling about it. Another tidbit is that I was so cold I had to use our picnic blanket to cover myself a couple of nights ago, but when I woke up I realised I used the plastic side down and that my sleeping bag was soaked. I didn't think that out very well...
Love,
Ames
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