Thank you Brendan for correctly naming the white tuft under a Tui's chin (do they have chins?) as the 'prosthemadera'.

Another 93 kms notched up today in perfect conditions - not a cloud in the sky. Karen called a halt to proceedings due to poor light 12 kms the other side of Geraldine. Tomorrow we'll push on to Lake Tekapo, all being well.

A couple of wee problems today, but the writer has been instructed by all parties not to discuss them on this blog - bloody censorship!

Two nice ladies under the mountain gave us free coffees this morning. Thanks to Vicky and Claire for their hospitality.

Treated ourselves to a decent meal tonight - we've had way too much food on the run.

And introducing our newest team member Marcel the camera man and all round cool dude.

That's all folks...too tired.