July 15, 2014 - And They're Off...In Search of Kiwi!

Breakki at Maggie's

Getting our gear in gear this morning at the Rev

Our morning started cold and bright!  Waiting a day really paid off with a high pressure system forecast to remain with us here on the West Coast for a few days!  We started off with a hearty breakki in Greymouth at Maggie's Kitchen - Thanks Allen!

Singing Frozen songs in the van

At the start of the Croesus Track

First swing bridge at Smoke-ho Creek

Next we all squeezed into the Gatorwaka and were serenaded by the girls singing Frozen songs as we drove to Blackball (of course Mark had to stop for some famous Blackball salami for the hike as well) to the start of the Croesus Track.  Tupe and I hiked to the first swing bridge before heading back.

Their rout today and tomorrow

"The Squad," as they liked to call themselves, will be heading up to Ces Clark Hut for the night in search of great spotted Kiwi.  If nothing else, the sky will be clear and amazing with stars tonight and a view of the Southern Alps in the morning for sunrise.  Tomorrow, our group will hike across to Barrytown where Tupe and I will pick everyone up.

Can't wait to hear about their adventure - stay tuned, Meryl : )