Thursday 4th Oct

Very early start from Christchurch on the train headed up through the Southern Alps taking in some spectacular views whilst sitting enjoying a cream tea!Slight headbashing incident when Kate dropped her jam and we both bent down for it at the same time!

Arrived in Greymouth to much chat about an Earthquake that had happened that morning measuring 5.5 on the rictar scale! It was even felt in Christchurch but we didnt feel a thing due to the train so no panic we're fine! Greymouth is quite a small town the cinema also combining the information centre! Weather not so good, absolutely poured it down whilst walking around town not impressed! Also sub zero temperatures felt in the hostel!! Booked a trip to go Quad Biking tomorrow cant wait!

Friday 5th- OH MY GOD HAD SO MUCH FUN! Went Quad biking up into the forest, it's a good job Wojtkiw doesnt have a licence as she would have lost it due to speeding!!! Kate had a bit of trouble keeping up with Speedy Sue! Due to wet weather yest there was lots of puddles and lots of mud! Was really good fun even if Kate did crash into Alex and broke her low gear which was needed for the steep downhill bit!!!!! Still managed it back in 1 piece even manouvered around the herd of cows! Going to Frans Josef tomorrow for a walk on the Glacier xxx