We finally got rain early the morning of the 22nd while I was still asleep. But I still woke up with a runny nose and feeling wonky. I left Wanaka and headed to Franz Josef constantly reaching for the tissues. Must be a cold. Makes me wonder why I was fine at times when I was by the lake. Maybe it’s an allergy. But it feels like a cold.
On the way to Franz Josef I stopped at "Blue Pools" near Haast Pass. The water color was amazing! Naurally blue. I'm not used to seeing that. I couldn't help staring at it.
Further down the road I stopped at Fox Glacier. I'd seen and hiked it three years before, but figured I'd check it out again. I tried to walk the one hour round trip hike, but only made it about 15 mins into the hike before I turned around. I was pretty tired and wondering why I went as far as I did. I bought some cold medication at the grocery store that night which helped. They don't have Nyquil here but have heard about it and how potent it is :) I think a comedian mentioned it in a stand-up routine or something.
I washed my sheets that first evening in Franz Josef feeling like they were full of dust. I seem to have my problems when I’m in the sleepervan, though, if it’s a cold, I don’t know. Not sure if that's what's giving me problems, but either way I now loathe that fine dust. So my sheets are clean.
The campground is fairly empty as it's Sunday night and I've asked for a quiet site, so they put me on the edge of the campground. Quiet and dark at night. A nice place to recoup.
On the 23rd I slept in getting some much needed rest. I woke up feeling a little better but still having symptoms. I spent the day getting stuff done online basically going between the kitchen, my van, and the Computer/TV Lounge where the internet was a little stronger. Actually, I was in the lounge most of the day.
At one point two guys that I’ve seen around the campground came in to watch TV. I've guessed that they are from Germany, but I don't know. There are lots of Germans here, so it's a safe guess anyway. They don’t talk much. Not even to each other. Earlier in the day they had left to go somewhere in bathing suits, but back now they plunked down and watched TV for at least two hours in the lounge. I left to eat at one point, so I’m not sure how long they stayed.
After eating dinner I felt a little better, though, I think the medication I bought has helped with that a bit. Tomorrow my energy level should be much better. I plan to stay here a few more nights, then head to Greymouth.
On the way to Franz Josef I stopped at "Blue Pools" near Haast Pass. The water color was amazing! Naurally blue. I'm not used to seeing that. I couldn't help staring at it.
Further down the road I stopped at Fox Glacier. I'd seen and hiked it three years before, but figured I'd check it out again. I tried to walk the one hour round trip hike, but only made it about 15 mins into the hike before I turned around. I was pretty tired and wondering why I went as far as I did. I bought some cold medication at the grocery store that night which helped. They don't have Nyquil here but have heard about it and how potent it is :) I think a comedian mentioned it in a stand-up routine or something.
I washed my sheets that first evening in Franz Josef feeling like they were full of dust. I seem to have my problems when I’m in the sleepervan, though, if it’s a cold, I don’t know. Not sure if that's what's giving me problems, but either way I now loathe that fine dust. So my sheets are clean.
The campground is fairly empty as it's Sunday night and I've asked for a quiet site, so they put me on the edge of the campground. Quiet and dark at night. A nice place to recoup.
On the 23rd I slept in getting some much needed rest. I woke up feeling a little better but still having symptoms. I spent the day getting stuff done online basically going between the kitchen, my van, and the Computer/TV Lounge where the internet was a little stronger. Actually, I was in the lounge most of the day.
At one point two guys that I’ve seen around the campground came in to watch TV. I've guessed that they are from Germany, but I don't know. There are lots of Germans here, so it's a safe guess anyway. They don’t talk much. Not even to each other. Earlier in the day they had left to go somewhere in bathing suits, but back now they plunked down and watched TV for at least two hours in the lounge. I left to eat at one point, so I’m not sure how long they stayed.
After eating dinner I felt a little better, though, I think the medication I bought has helped with that a bit. Tomorrow my energy level should be much better. I plan to stay here a few more nights, then head to Greymouth.