Our plan was to hike around for a bit and some of us to boulder (climb) some of the problems. This area is an established climbing region. We met some other climbers but most people were out for a walk through the rocks. The bouldering area was removed from the main walking areas so we had most of the area to ourselves with a couple other climbers.
Jonah and I asked some climbers for directions to climbs within our range of climbing. The climbing guidebook for the area is $50 and we hadn't purchased it.
Looking at the above picture you can see little people walking to give you some perspective.
We had our climbing shoes and chalk bag but no crash mats so we picked some easy problems to climb to increase our safety.
We had a great time in beautiful, sunny and warm weather. Even Siena wanted to climb (although hockey is still her thing).
I've decided to stick to a career in education but if anyone is looking for a white, middle-aged, bald, climbing, maori tattoo model please contact me. There must only be a few of us out there.
We could have spent days at Castle Hill. By my estimate, we only explored 10% of the hill. However, we wanted to leave and explore Arthur's Pass Village and the Devil Punchbowl Waterfall. We hopped back into our rental car (when I have more time I'll write about our biggest challenge so far - car problems) and drove another 45 minute
The kids wanted to hike right up to its base. So off we went scampering over rocks to get drenched for the next few pictures.
They both wanted their own pictures by the waterfall.
And I made them take one picture together to show that they actually love each other and aren't always competitive.
Then we were back into the car to return to Christchurch. We missed exploring a 300 metre long cave on the way home because we were exhausted and needed to get home to eat and go to bed. Next time?
All the best,
MP
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