Sandymount Track

If you want a little exhileration in your afternoon hike, try the Sandymount Track on the Otago Peninsula. We weren't sure if we'd do the tramp; the wind was so strong and gusty, Rick had a hard time standing against it. Breathtaking scenery and fantastic steep cliffs to the sea below. We are reminded that New Zealanders are much like Italians when it comes to public safety and whose problem it is. I think it falls under the category of "You fell off the unmarked, unfenced cliff? Well, you're a bit thick then, aren't you?" The challenge of this tramp was definitely Jim's complete trust in us, his guides. The tramp was more difficult than we figured, but it was well worth it, and we made it back in a couple of hours. Jim was an absolute gamer the entire time. He was knackered by the end, but still willing to go for another walk around Larnach Castle. We're hoping for a fine day this week so we can do the Sandfly Beach track.