A day in Riverton doing some jobs, waiting for the whanau to arrive, and eating so much outrageous food. To pass some time we had a couple of pool games, with varying rules and talent levels. If anyone is planning on a trip to Riverton, a night at Globe Backpackers is a must.
When we are in town we go all out, possibly too all out, but it's enjoyable all the same. Here's an overview of the food adventures for today:
Pancakes, bacon, banana, yoghurt and spreads for a late lunch.
Fresh (and free) Blue Cod and salad for an entrée, with a Mexican meal for dinner.
Coffee and walnut cake for dessert.
The main reason for the splash out was that it was Anthony's birthday, so we felt the need to prove that we still knew how to cook despite our bush escapades. Not only did Anthony and Meg arrive...but a surprise addition to the duo turned up. Hannah's mum! Totally unexpected, a wonderful surprise for the end of the trip.
When we are in town we go all out, possibly too all out, but it's enjoyable all the same. Here's an overview of the food adventures for today:
Pancakes, bacon, banana, yoghurt and spreads for a late lunch.
Fresh (and free) Blue Cod and salad for an entrée, with a Mexican meal for dinner.
Coffee and walnut cake for dessert.
The main reason for the splash out was that it was Anthony's birthday, so we felt the need to prove that we still knew how to cook despite our bush escapades. Not only did Anthony and Meg arrive...but a surprise addition to the duo turned up. Hannah's mum! Totally unexpected, a wonderful surprise for the end of the trip.
There is quite a story to the fresh blue cod entrée. We were hitching a ride to town for the day to do some chores, and met a really friendly lady who was the chef at the RSA in Riverton. Not only did she lend Hannah a cake tin, she also informed us that we must come over to the RSA that evening for a taste of some famous southland blue cod. We arrived for the entrée and found the lady furiously peeling potatoes and pumpkin for her birthday party hangi tomorrow night. We jumped on in, got into the food prep and ended up also cooking some food for the RSA guests. Good fun. Unfortunately we couldn't take her up on the birthday party invite but had a great time prepping.
Hard to believe but we have two days of walking to go. Just 66km, spread over two days, and then we are finished. Very exciting times.
Hard to believe but we have two days of walking to go. Just 66km, spread over two days, and then we are finished. Very exciting times.