On to South Island

An early start today for the first ferry was shattering after a late night. With a 3 hour trip across the cook strait there would be time to sleep though - welcoming news.
The first hour I spent sleeping in a reclining seat, spent some time sorting through photos. I also took the time to visit the "Sun Deck" though, where the winds were blowing strong and fast. It was lovely views though and my timing was great to see the South Island in the distance as we began our approach though the various islands and peninsulas.
Much of the rest of the day was pretty uneventful. We drove down to Nelson, stopping for a pie, and I spent the afternoon wandering around on my own for the first time in a town. I just got to grips with the area and had some nice solo time.
The evening was great fun. We were introduced to the company leader Rachel and her family, and had a fish and chips dinner, and went to watch some fireworks at the harbour as a pre-celebration of the blessing of the fleet in Nelson that will occur tomorrow.
It was cold out, but a nice evening and great to see some fireworks with the group. :)
We came back to our hostel, had a few games of pingpong pool and air hockey and it was time for bed!!