Today is day 1 of our yearly holiday. We take the Inland Scenic Route and soon witness how a little fire can generate a massive cumulus cloud, that actually looks like a bomb was just dropped

The Rakaia and Mt Hutt in the distance

The mighty Jimny, ready for it’s first big adventure

They’re in for a fun ride on the Rakaia

Burkes Pass, not just a great place for a coffee or ice cream

But also to have a look at all the old stuff on display here

No sure if Dirty Bird is supposed to be Woody Woodpecker but I definitely recognize Wile E. Coyote

Rachel is stoked to find an apple tree in Tekapo

The view from our first camping spot, at Lake Pukaki, Mt Cook in the distance

Finally some time to read the paragliding magazine

Lots, and I mean LOTS, of insects in the air today. Hundreds of dead butterflies all over the car, especially headlights and windscreen

The drone is capturing some great views, last year we camped just opposite that little island

It’s good to have some option to freedom camp here

Lots of great little camp spots here

Rachel doing the dishes

The sun is almost gone, leaving us with a beautiful orange purple sky

And the moon