Arthur's Pass

The final drive back towards Christchurch and this time it is up and over Arthur's pass, which is even more impressive than Lewis Pass - sorry Lewis. Initially, although the views are magnificent there are too many signs of man - rail tracks, over head cables etc, but it doesn't take long before this disappears and you are just left with the magnificent mountains, valleys, rivers, waterfalls, and views views views. If there is one thing that NZ is lacking it is not views or scenery. Oh, or fresh yummy food! I continued how I started and ate my way around the north half of the south island. I am such a sucker for good bread and cheese, and the eggs have been like eggs used to be - bright bright yellow and oh so tasty, very nice fried with a fresh slice of bread in the mornings :-)