Made it Greymouth.

What a drive.  Click on the picture to enlarge it.  Stood right there about three hours ago. Winky sent me a link from the NYT about the drive Kadizzle took today NYT Article.
The drive was stunning. After Kadizzle got to Greymouth he realized he could have made the trip by train.  The British guy Kadizzle met way back in Kerikeri told him about the train trip, but it did not register correctly.  If you really want a good description read the NYT article.  Will just say it may be the most wonderful drive you could take mile for mile.

At Arthurs pass there was a German couple trying to take a selfie with both of them in it. Kadizzle did the picture for them.  Next we engaged in a long conversation about the American political situation. Like everyone Kadizzle has met on this trip from other countries they were just amazed that Americans would elect an idiot like Trump.  So many people have told the same story.  On election night they went to bed thinking the country was safe, but awakened to find out the stupids took over.

There seems to be a worldwide trend where the rich have figured out how to exploit the working class and the ignorant.  The same mess seems to be happening everywhere.  However it seems people in other countries are fighting back harder.  My German friends told me how they have a huge protest every week.  Our discussion was very enlightening.  It is good to see how other countries view the Trump mess we are caught in.  A lot of people ask if Trump will be re-elected.  It is a scary question to answer.  No one predicted the power of ignorance the first time around so who can say this time.  Hopefully those who can read and think will get out and vote.

Kadizzle managed to work the airbnb chisel once more.  If you book one night and the next night is not booked you can get a big discount by going around airbnb. Often the host will give you a nice discount if you pay cash for the second night and leave airbnb out of the equation.

Tomorrow the plan is to rent an electric bike and pedal down the coast on a neat trail.  Have not yet check to see if is the trail in the NYT article.  If it is that will be a nice surprise.  The place Kadizzle will bed down tonight is the historic harbor master's house.  It has a good view out to sea.  A British woman is also staying here.  Perhaps when Kadizzle wakes up at three in the morning he will work on the update more.  Will try to add some pictures.