We drove from Christchurch to Mount Cook in the pouring rain. This wasn’t just rain, it was biblical. We kept expecting to see Noah and his big boat, but that didn’t happen. We are driving a rented 12 year old convertible car and its roof probably didn’t leak when it was new.
It was a shame, but the cloud was so low, the tops of the mountains were like a child after watching a horror film – hiding under blankets. Eventually the rain cleared, the clouds thinned and Mount Cook could be seen in its 12,316 feet of majestic glory....
Looking north, Mount Cook stand behind Lake Pukaki, with its remarkable turquoise coloured water....
Fed by the waters running off a glacier, the lake contains very finely ground rock particles suspended in the water and it is this that gives the lake its striking colour...
Mount Cook is part of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
We stayed at the Hermitage Hotel, set amongst the mountains and with magnificent views. That is, when it wasn’t raining....
Some people choose to see the mountains from one of many plane or helicopter flights that operate in the area. I liked the idea of looking down from a bi-plane, but didn’t have the time....
Clyde Power Station...
I group of crosses by the side of the road. One crash was to blame.... very sad....
Of course, I loved this sculpture of a chopper motorcycle and had to turn the car round, drive back and take a picture.....
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