A new Pope perhaps?
Tradition dictates that as well as the annual tramp (now 34 years and no sign of letting up), there will also be a shorter pre Christmas jaunt into the mountains - for several of us an escape from the loathsome commercial build up to the big day. And so this year was no exception with three pensioners and a long suffering apprentice (23 years now and no end in sight!) jumping in my 4WD and heading off up to Lake Sumner to the Jolliebrook area and the outlet of the lake.
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| Swing bridge across Hurunui River |
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| Holy Smoke?? Jolliebrook hut |
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| Lake Sumner near the outlet |
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| Gabriel hut (circa 1930s) |
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| Pensive moment (Adrian and Peter) |
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| Orchid (?botanical name) |
Yet another successful jaunt into the back country - and like the Avoca trip in the previous blog, in good company, with good food, happy hours, and good weather.
PS - if anyone knows the botanical name of the orchid please let me know.
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