The weather the next day was glorious and so we headed off for a walk up to the Mueller hut. It was a steep and strenious 2.5hour climb up to the Mueller hut that revealed fantastic views of Mount Cook and many surrounding mountains and glaciers. That evening the wind was incredibly gusty and so after pitching the tent in one spot we had to move it into the trees for more shelter. It was odd! one moment there would be no wind and the next the tent would be...

The weather the next day was glorious and so we headed off for a walk up to the Mueller hut. It was a steep and strenious 2.5hour climb up to the Mueller hut that revealed fantastic views of Mount Cook and many surrounding mountains and glaciers. That evening the wind was incredibly gusty and so after pitching the tent in one spot we had to move it into the trees for more shelter. It was odd! one moment there would be no wind and the next the tent would be abo...

We arrive at Christchurch airport to meet Alex who has been traveling for at least 36hours to get to NZ. It's great to see him again after 7.5 months but it's also a little surreal to have some one we know travelling with us. He looks a little spaced out so we decide on a campsite close to Christchurch with facilities such as showers allowing Alex to freshen up and have a good nights sleep. That night donned with our new warm things - sleeping bag, roll mat wit...

After a few drinks and a few more drinks with Vicky and Kev in Sydney we had packed at 2am and then were up for 6am for a flight to christchurch. Ouch!! On the flight we got very excited by seeing Mount Cook and a few other mountians peaking out above the cloud. Once in Christchurch it's nice to have cooler temperatures compared to Australia. We made our way to the Canterbury Guesthouse which was very much like stopping in some ones house. We quickly set to task...