Hallo,
in the last days I started to do the trekking I was talking about :-). I was so very lucky with the weather I still cannot believe it. But I am sure there will be different times as well. :-)
I flew into Queenstown and had nice weather right away. So I immediately started with the "Ben Lomond" Trek and then the Routburn Trek. On both I was joined by many others...very popular treks. The scenary was great. Although I found myself comparing the mountains with the alps. Maybe the valleys are a bit larger here and less populated...but you could find similar views also in the alps at home. The big difference though is: here you cannot find any huts with "Radler" or "Speckbrot". You have to carry everything for yourself. :-)
I had to buy new mountain boots as my old ones desintegrated in Australia already, before my trekking even started :-( And now I have a lot of blisters on my feet, as feared. Thus I am forced to take a short "medical recovery break" before I can start again. But the weather is supposed to be rainy the next 2-3 days anyway :-)
I have uploaded a few pictures from my first two treks.
I am sending you my regards! :-)
Renate
in the last days I started to do the trekking I was talking about :-). I was so very lucky with the weather I still cannot believe it. But I am sure there will be different times as well. :-)
I flew into Queenstown and had nice weather right away. So I immediately started with the "Ben Lomond" Trek and then the Routburn Trek. On both I was joined by many others...very popular treks. The scenary was great. Although I found myself comparing the mountains with the alps. Maybe the valleys are a bit larger here and less populated...but you could find similar views also in the alps at home. The big difference though is: here you cannot find any huts with "Radler" or "Speckbrot". You have to carry everything for yourself. :-)
I had to buy new mountain boots as my old ones desintegrated in Australia already, before my trekking even started :-( And now I have a lot of blisters on my feet, as feared. Thus I am forced to take a short "medical recovery break" before I can start again. But the weather is supposed to be rainy the next 2-3 days anyway :-)
I have uploaded a few pictures from my first two treks.
I am sending you my regards! :-)
Renate
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