19th- 21st Dec Queen Charlotte Track we are off to complete 3 day tramping adventure on the Queen Charlotte Track in the marlborough Sounds, We have back packers planned for 2 nights couldn't get 3 nights because everywhere else was fully booked. OH well we thought!! we can do it in 3 days instead of the normal 4. This track is 71km, mmh that's OK but it the terrain you have to encounter, walking through streams to knee deep that's OK, boots are off. ouch, ouch it those stones that hurt your feet, First Day completed 26km arrive at backpackers at 19:30 after 8hrs walking. We think mmh this is too good for backpacker so we walk onto the next one only to be turned around and sent back just another 3km. we didn't have to do. Day two off to early start the weather is gale force winds and heavy rain D.O.C. are sending out weather reports and reminding trampers to be careful we complete another 8hr day and another 24.5km The weather changed for the better all day and by the evening time it was quite pleasant. I know the swim that followed a few beers was well worth it.. Day 3 21km and we have to make the return water taxi by 16:00hrs Today we are tramping around the headland, beutuful, beatiful scenery. Looking out across Marlborough Sounds. Arrived safely and in time for the water taxi. 2 Very tired and sore bodies home to the love BUS.