where was I? Ah yes, the Cadbury Factory. Today it is raining then it is a good time to recap the last time. At last update, I forgot to mention some past events with Marie-Andree. They are:
we went to see "Yellow eyed penguins" 
in their natural state. Apparently that's the kind of Penguins rarest on the planet. They leave the water at the approach of the night to feed their young at this time of the year. They are so funny to see it work. It's like walk without knees worse for us instead of the arm, palms. Sounds cool! And we, he is asked to stay away from the beach so as not to frighten them so small shelters were built for tourists like us. Here's an example with Karo and Mary full compliance. 
It was observed also quite petrified forest in southern South Island. A petrified forest, what is it? It is an ancient forest which, with geological events, has disappeared rapidly under the sea level and has been subsequently buried by sediments. The very well preserved under water, the wood was converted into silica (as quartz) and the sediments are also ties between them. Finally, another geological event has raised the rock containing the trees and the erosion presented in the light of day. It's pretty amazing to see AC in his eyes. 
has also been seeing quite Blocks individuals whose training is rather unexplained: the Moeraki Boulders. Have almost spherical balls which are formed a bit like beads but in a horizon of sediments (mudstone). This horizon is now exposed to the sea and the remaining blocks in the sand while the horizon is slowly erode. Basically, it's curious too bad it's beautiful ... c'ta can close everything. The trip of Mary, as I said in the preceding update, ended at Dunedin. She continues her path to the North Island to see the attractions that I think we have not seen
(traditional food, entertainment and dancing in Rotorua Maori, etc.).. Good early work Mary! I hope it will not be too rough ... 
Dunedin for us, we like. There's good surfing and climbing nearby. Well, Karo is a little bored when I surf, but she manages to find something else to bizouner, has read or otherwise. She practices her photograph. From my side, I improve my surfing but unfortunately 
my right shoulder so it hurts me I gotta go molo. I think it's time I consult a phisio, ergo or qqun which ca. People we met here, I am often the oldest! And I only have 29! Oh boy, it's hard life eh! He! He! 
We finally left Dunedin for a climb that I wished to do absolutely in NZ: Mt Aspiring. Fairly technical mountain, its summit with 3033m sharp enough and parking is a +-400m elevation. With quebecois I met along the way (Pascal) and three of his friends who also wanted to climb this mountain, it was expected round trip in 4 days. The approach in a valley, was walking with the cows and sheep for a few hours to spend the night under a large rock 
along a river (if there was a heavy rain, the water we would pass on it). Karo followed us with his usual fitness. I did not want it too we follow for subsequent days by cons being given his fear of heights and predicting locations exposed ... Places exposed with the added bonus a little rain was the result of
events during the morning of the second day. It was finally cleared just in time 
or we had the first view of the top of the mountain ... WOW! It was intimidating! The potato has started to pump just to watch the way they were going to achieve it. The path that was chosen was not the classical nor the easiest. It was on one side not often climbed desssus located in a glacier to add to the scene. The approach march was BEGINS at 3:30 AM the third day 
and navigation through the various crevices went extremely well. When we finally got to see the day we realized we were lucky because the path we chose was in fact the only possible path and that by jumping over a few cracks which one of +-2m wide and who knows the depth! Phew! it gives a good feeling ca. The guys I was with were french and had a lot more experience than me and then they Pascal etaitent front. It's always special to follow traces to see it stop in front of the crack and continue after. Well, you my Crank Gab, it's your turn! The ascent of the face itself went well despite some blocks crumbling beneath our feet. It was difficult to make a judicious choice of
decision was taken because the consequences can be catastrophic for the partners and also the lowest for a fall is imminent. In many places, the rocks were extremely lousse and it must be extra careful. With only three quick draws and some trad protection, it was necessary to manage equipment. It was an easy way to climb (about 5.6 or 14 AUS) but became a bit more complicated with plastic shells leased in the feet. The summit 11am, beer in hand, to celebrate a must! But it was not finished because
descent was exposed a few places. It has returned to the Hut 3h30PM to recover our energy. What beautiful scenery surrounded us with the perfect blue sky and visibility to Mount Cook a few more 
100Km far away. Magic too! It would take too long to put all my photos on the blog but here's some anyway. A tit sleep under the beautiful star and a view of the sunset.
The next day was painful painful boots with a walk that was the flattest of the journey ... descent. Pumped quadriceps, sore knees ... time to spoil a Wanaka, the nearest town! Goodbye finally Karo was also too good because she had left us with a sprained ankle and all worried whether she would find are way. She had waited all this time the parking lot to write, read, relax, swim, improve the van, etc..
Basically, if you're interested, I highly recommend the Mt Aspiring ascenle!
It is now back in Dunedin for more surfing. In fact yesterday there was a big swell and I managed to catch a monster wave too good!
We think of you all and see you soon!
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