Then we
arrived to South Island and Picton. Markus had checked that there should maybe
be wind in Blenheim, a short drive from Picton so we went there to check.
Unfortunately the wind wasn’t strong enough for kitesurfing. There was a short
walk to Monkey Beach, so we went there. It was a small but nice beach with a
cave, or actually a tunnel. The other end was already a bit under water so we
couldn’t go through but a bit over half way though. When we returned to the
car, Markus wanted to check where a small path in the forest next to a parking
lot goes. There was a cave! Markus descended to the cave and it became really
quiet there. With the light of the flashlight Markus walked along the bottom of
the cave and looked if there would be some interesting stuff. There were few
smaller paths in the cave that became a bit too narrow in the end. Markus saw
interesting web hanging from the roof and wall and noticed that there is also
something like larva hanging in many places. Hmmm… could it be?... Markus
turned off his flashlight and yes, there were quite many glow worms! Markus
found them also in other parts of the cave. Then it was time to go and ask if
Edda wanted to come to see them. Edda took also her flashlight and we headed to
the cave. After a while, Edda had seen enough so she left while Markus stayed
for a while enjoying the view. After the cave, we had a small typical travel
lunch, toast with peanut butter (as we usually have when we are driving) before
we continued to Nelson.
Monkey beach 😂
