Abel Tasman

After leaving Nelson, we were headed to Abel Tasman National Park. I got a glimse from above when I skydived! It is known to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. After a extended, long, weary "briefing" we were headed to the waters to Sea Kayak to Anchorage Campsite. The Sea Kayaking started out being a bit of work but after we took a break for some food it was better. The sea got a little rough on us so it was hard work but we got to the campsite and it was a beautiful beach. We were really in paradise. We set up camp and took a swim. That night I was sooo exhausted I went to bed at about 8pm I believe. The next day we did a short hike to Cleopatras pool. It was an area of waterfalls and a natural water slide. It was soo much fun. The water was chilly but we spent a few hours hanging out and bathing in the sun. That night I walked along the beach. There were the most beautiful stars and the ocean view was amazing and peaceful. We all forgot cards and were not the smartest on packing food so in some ways it was a rough few days but most of us had a great time. We did have one downfall, Jeff, a guy in the group, stubbed his toe and thought he broke it, it turned out there was a blister on it also that got infected and worse for him as time went on. We had to hike out and him and one of our leader, Lesley cut her foot and they got to take a water taxi back. Our hike only had a bit of uphill so that was nice then we walked along the coastline for 2 1/2 hours. It was beautiful but hiking with our packs for the first time, it was a challenge. We felt like we were going in circles and it was a joke of some sort but adventually we made out way out and got to shower!