Last training ride

Jesse has his passenger license now, this was a beautiful day after a storm the week before he 'went live'.

This is looking south towards Paradise.

'China mans hole' with Mt Earnslaw in the background. I really like the rocks at this spot - lots of colours and interesting patterns. This is as far as they have been taking the boats at the moment because of the low winter water level.

The boat is packed up with fun-yaks for weight.

Fun-yaking is a really cool day trip they offer - jet boat up the river and 'fun-yak' down. (in case you are wondering they are blow up kayaks)

Scott Basin

Day trip, nice walk up to this basin, a bit of variety. Great spots to camp as well. We started early and the clouds kept rolling over, wasn't a nice day for spotting animals/taking photos.

Jesse, sporting his new jacket

You can see the huge basin behind us. Was an easy clamber up the rocks/tussock. I was pleasantly surprised!

Really cool terrain.

I now understand that when go for walks, I must take the camera because Jess will want to have a look around and I need something to do...

On the way back down the skies were blue down the valley. Sign said 3-4 hours each way, probably took us 2 up 2 down.

Up there with my favour so far, will be back with a tent in summer!