torsdag 1. oktober 2009

Driving around South Island, NZ.

Because of a lot of rain in Castle Hill, we headed first for Queenstown, the extreem sport capital of the world. We camped by the original bungy bridge, but in day light it looked too small, so of course we went for the big one. Nevis bungy jump is 134 m tall, with app. 40m free fall. It was an amazing feeling when falling.

We also climbed a couple of places around Queenstown. The rock i schist, which is really flaky, and not one of my favorites. But we did find a really cool roof to climb.

Driving north, we stopped a day in Castle Hill. The sun was shining and the place really showed itself from its best side, with green hills and snowy mountains in the background. The bouldering in Castle Hill is special and a little strange at first. And the friction is not the best, as it is polished limestone. But what an awesome place nevertheless.

We are now in Paynes Ford, close to Nelson. The climbing seems good, but its a lot of slopers, which is not really my style. And the weather here is not as stable as in Australia, so we might get more rest days than we want.Me on "Dream Thing" (21)
Me and Inga ready for NZ highest bungy. Inga is a little skeptical."I believe I can fly"Afterwards Inga was really happy.
Castle Hill

1 kommentar:

  1. !!!Impressive.
    Take care and see u in Norway.

    Aymeric

    my blog : http://aymeric.tuxmania.org/norway/

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