We've arrived in Nelson again.
After leaving Takaka we set out for hitching, which we were assured was far easier in the South Island. It turned out to be our hardest morning trying to catch a ride. The south island is far less populated then the North, much fewer towns and the roads are not nearly as busy. We ended up walking through the rain along the road for about 2 hours out of Takaka. The plus side was we were able to get a first hand look at the agricultural industry in New Zealand. Countless cows and sheep were in the fields lining the road, all staring or some of the younger braver ones running up to the fence to get a better look at us, or jogging alongside us as we walked. Visually the scene was great, lambs and calves playing in a green field with mountains in the background. In terms of our sense of smell however, I can say the scene was not quite as enticing.
Right before we reached the hills we were finally picked up by a guy around our age, a local "sparkie" (electrician) and driven to Motueka. It was a good thing too because we were 30 minutes in the mountains, up and down with no other roads.
In Motueka we were picked up by an older couple who took us to Nelson and offered us their card if we want a tour, a beer or get stuck anywhere and need some help, Our hostel has free warm chocolate pudding and ice cream every night and all you can eat cereal and toast in the morning. We are here tonight and then going to be hitching towards the east coast hoping the storms in the area stop for a bit.
Today we are off to a 'boot market', a bunch of hippies selling things out of the boots of their car. Should be interesting. But the sun is out so I'm not going to complain too much.
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