We are almost as far south as we can go and tomorrow we’ll be leaving Myrtle for two nights as we cross Fouveaux Strait to our most southern destination, Stewart Island.  We have had a lovely week, driving from Queenstown to Lumsden, where we spent two nights with Michelle, Beacon and their beautiful kiddies before driving west with them to a gorgeous spot, called Mavora Lakes.  A night in the Mitchell’s crib (as they say down this way) located just a short wander into town meant Bene could watch the Hurricanes v Force Super 14 rugby before we were back in the van and making our way to Riverton.

Sleeping by the tote, waking up next to a racetrack and having a shower in the jockey’s quarters, certainly offered a new experience when we realized club members were able to camp over at Riverton Racecourse.  With a race day only once a year, it seems like a good way to keep the place ticking over.