Pacific 2004 - Day 53 - New Zealand

• Big decisions this morning
• Both of us are longing for San Antonio - may return there in U.S. winter/spring
• Need more travel stimulation - will start getting ready to head to Asia early - will head for Auckland now
• In good spirits for hike out

• Met local couple - wife Gail is from Indiana + went to IU
• Soaked in rock pools @ Maruia Springs Thermal Complex (NZ$20 for 2) - beautiful rock pools constructed above river - nice hot spring waterfall for all-over body massage
• Ate dinner in Greymouth @ Priya Indian restaurant - "feast for 2" (NZ$23 ea) - appetizer platter, 2 curries, naan, pappodom, rice, dessert, drink - YUM
• Free-camped on coast road north of Greymouth - nice to hear surf again