Beware of roadkill

4 displaced passengers
3 flat tires
2 rental cars
2 hitchhikers
1 bridge with a roadkill possum
= 1 good story about our travels on the south island.
All that needs to be said is that we are all safe and sound! Oh and I never thought I would hitchhike with my mom. Story to follow…

Winter Weather Woes

Holy Crap! The weather in this country is insane. Completely insane.
Monday and Tuesday were balmy days full of sunshine, shortsleeves, and sweating. Those days hit highs of 23oC.
Then came Friday…The winter weather turn called a southerly here (I think, I can’t keep all the directions straight) blew in to town and blew out the warmth. [...]