Stillwater Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 After a good and long breakfast we had to check out at our hotel in Nelson and hurry on. Too late to use a car, so we went to the airport. We leaft eastbound, with Tasman Bay behind and Nelson underneath us. Following Maitai and Pelorus River... ... and passing Havelock... ... we reached Picton, with the ferry piers below, abandoned. So we went along Queen Charlotte Sound... ... and there we met the Aratere, finally. That´s the price for the long breakfast, we had missed our ship. Good that we did not pay in advance. At least we could overlook the northern peninsulas of NZSI... ... and stay in the Dornier for the hop over Cook Strait. Turning into Wellington is a nice approach as well... ... and the runway is easy to spot. Plus, it is long enough for a smooth landing. Maybe even smoother that the waves during the ferry ride... Documentation: Check. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 A great trip mate! Never pay until you get to the other side. Showing your age Gerold. Cheers Graeme 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Priceless shots Gerold , your title reminds me of a tune : Cheers John 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Another great post. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 A great flight Gerold, with several good looking screenshots! Glad you were able to locate the ferry after all, but, I think a good breakfast is more important Another enjoyable adventure during your further exploration of New Zealand. Good times! Landon 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Beautiful set of shots Gerold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 20 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Another great post. cheers Iain Thank you, Iain! On 4/2/2022 at 12:47 PM, boetie said: A great trip mate! Never pay until you get to the other side. Showing your age Gerold. Cheers Graeme Thanks Graeme. Unfortunately many transport companies want upfront payment these days, or even require a firm booking... On 4/2/2022 at 1:28 PM, BradB said: Priceless shots Gerold , your title reminds me of a tune : Cheers John Thank you John. I knew someone would get this memory! 2 hours ago, mikee said: Beautiful set of shots Gerold Thanks Mikee! 20 hours ago, Sniper31 said: A great flight Gerold, with several good looking screenshots! Glad you were able to locate the ferry after all, but, I think a good breakfast is more important Another enjoyable adventure during your further exploration of New Zealand. Good times! Landon We are on the same wavelength, Landon: Don´t leave home without a good breakfast. At least when you are on vacation. Flying the strait is not much more expensive than the ferry, many people use this to avoid seasickness. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 On 4/2/2022 at 1:28 PM, BradB said: Priceless shots Gerold , your title reminds me of a tune : Cheers John BTW: The other famous song of the same singer is also quite useful for screenshot posts. Be it in Broome, Redding, Catalina... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 5 hours ago, Stillwater said: We are on the same wavelength, Landon: Don´t leave home without a good breakfast. At least when you are on vacation. Flying the strait is not much more expensive than the ferry, many people use this to avoid seasickness. Count me in that group...that is why I became a Paratrooper and not a Sailor Landon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 superb set of shots and narrative there Gerold, I think I would prefer to fly, better view for sure... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Well done once again Gerold! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 5 hours ago, adambar said: Well done once again Gerold! Thank you Adam! 8 hours ago, wain71 said: superb set of shots and narrative there Gerold, I think I would prefer to fly, better view for sure... Thanks Wayne. The balance of that decision is between cost (no much difference), view (you name it) and luggage (restriction). First world problems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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