Baldwin Street - World's Steepest Street!
Woke up to a cloudy and incredibly windy day, but decided to play nine holes of golf at a seaside course high on a bluff, at St. C lair Golf Course. Yet again, no one else on the course! I decided to take the big step, and try a little golf. Didn’t use my driver, and swung a little gingerly, but overall, did pretty well! Even parred a hole! Cheated a little ( or a lot ) by teeing up all my shots. I was afraid that I might hit into the ground, which I do often, and reinjure myself. Got pretty sore at the end, but was pretty pleased overall. Healing faster than doctors anticipated. Must be the Reike.
The winds were even more fierce than the locals say is normal for this region. Norman was quite pleased with his game, under the conditions.
Stopped to get the last of the groceries, at the New World Supermarket that is the equivalent of either Whole Foods or Fresh Market. We bought some Wild Goat, Alligator, and Kangroo rump. On the way out, I saw a cute little shop that I quickly checked out and found the neatest bottles (art pieces) made from old fence posts! Finally! A souvenir! We then went to Burger King (shame on us) and off to see the steepest street in the world ! Amazing how New Zealand seems to pride itself on the “World’s biggest, best, and most unique” of so many obscure things! But being tourists, we must go. Was not as picturesque as Lombard Street in San Francisco, but way too steep to warrant a climb.
We headed out of town, and sought out yet another geological wonder, unique to this country. The Moeraki Boulders. These round perfect spheres, some almost five feet in diameter, were strewn across the beach, and supposedly found no where else. They appear to have fallen from the hillside during erosion of the beach bluff. When the hordes of other interested tourists moved, we were finally able to take some pictures. The rocks were really quite the sight.
The winds were even more fierce than the locals say is normal for this region. Norman was quite pleased with his game, under the conditions.
Stopped to get the last of the groceries, at the New World Supermarket that is the equivalent of either Whole Foods or Fresh Market. We bought some Wild Goat, Alligator, and Kangroo rump. On the way out, I saw a cute little shop that I quickly checked out and found the neatest bottles (art pieces) made from old fence posts! Finally! A souvenir! We then went to Burger King (shame on us) and off to see the steepest street in the world ! Amazing how New Zealand seems to pride itself on the “World’s biggest, best, and most unique” of so many obscure things! But being tourists, we must go. Was not as picturesque as Lombard Street in San Francisco, but way too steep to warrant a climb.
We headed out of town, and sought out yet another geological wonder, unique to this country. The Moeraki Boulders. These round perfect spheres, some almost five feet in diameter, were strewn across the beach, and supposedly found no where else. They appear to have fallen from the hillside during erosion of the beach bluff. When the hordes of other interested tourists moved, we were finally able to take some pictures. The rocks were really quite the sight.
Alison couldn't resist this spot!
Not quite a "cave" but Norm looks happy! 
Norm wonders if he has enough leverage
Next stop was to procure another campsite, hopefully better than the last two, and get out before sunset and see the rare Yellow Eyed Penguins, the second largest of all penguins, make there way up an amazingly steep hillside to their nest for the night. We missed their exit from the ocean, but with the help of other experienced observers, we were able to see these rare birds, almost hidden by the brush. Very cute. Unfortunately, due to the receding light, I was unable to get any pictures. No flash allowed.
We decided not to opt for the commercialized tour of the Blue Penguins that happened later in the evening. It was, by then after 8:00 PM, so we returned to cook dinner.
We decided not to opt for the commercialized tour of the Blue Penguins that happened later in the evening. It was, by then after 8:00 PM, so we returned to cook dinner.
