We were all up at 5.30 am to drive to the ferry. We arrived about 6.30am and John was already there.

Our ferry was supposed to leave at 8.15 am and Susan’s was 8.45. But we were delayed by 30 mins so we left at the same time, so that was cool.

It was thankfully a super smooth crossing. We sat out on the deck which was lovely and sheltered and got chatting to another couple. They said they were from near Thames. I asked where. They said a small town called Waitakaruru. What were the odds! They said nobody had ever heard of it when they tell people so imagine their surprise when I said I grew up there!

We all regrouped in Picton and caught up with Susan and Gary. But they were heading down to timaru so it was just a quick catchup. And the rest of us went to Aussie bay in the queen charlotte sound.

It was a gorgeous spot overlooking the sound and we all got a spot together. John and Robyn went fishing and the rest of us went for a walk and heckled them from the hill. John caught a fish but it got away.

The rest of the day was spent chilling out enjoying the view.