Bye-bye North Island

Today I left the North Island. Am a bit sad about it, because I really had a great time! The crossing was nice and quiet, and we even had dolphins swimming along for a while. So I can tick the "dolphins cruise" box, too.

Now I'm in Nelson - apparently the sunniest place in all New Zealand (hm, doesn't really seem like it at the moment, but never mind) and also the home of New Zealand's geographical center! Isn't it an amazing coincidence that this country's center happens to be exactly on top of a hill from which you have wonderful views all around? If you believe that, you'll believe anything (I think they are either just lying, or knocked off a bit off the islands at the edges to make it fit).

P.S.: Ever wondered what happens to the cross-channel ferries when they get too old?

Now you know ->