We are in a lovely place called Hanmer Springs for our last few nights. It was a very long drive from Arrowtown but having got here it was well worth it. Hanmer Springs is a very picturesque town famous for its hot thermal pools which we have sampled twice today. Varying from 36 to 42 degrees and every sort of aqua therapy you can think of plus some very small hot ones to have some real relaxation in, it has been a lovely day. We also enjoyed probably our best meal since of the whole trip in a restaurant called No 31, an experience which we both thoroughly enjoyed. So it’s back to the airport tomorrow, a one and a half hour drive from Hanmer, hand back the Rav and on to the 7 hour flight back home.
Once home I need to sort out my health issues. They have caused me much stress over the last two weeks and vastly reduced the amount of walking I’ve been able to do which is disappointing in a land which has literally hundreds of miles of beautiful walks. It has also caused me a great deal of head issues, so lots to sort out unfortunately. On the bright side I have been communicating with various health providers while I have been away, a fact which truly humbles me to think that they are happy to talk to me via email while I am on holiday. One of said providers has found a surgeon in WA who is willing to at least have a look at me and discuss the issues I have. A big step forward I feel.
All in all, our trip may not have been as fulfilling as I had hoped but it has given me a taste of what’s here and we have seen some truly breathtaking scenery especially during our drive north on Saturday. New Zealand we will be back, hopefully when I’m fully fit and we can do some of those wonderful walks!