New van!!

This is really crazy!! Millie did not want to go to Christchurch at all. The van broke down AGAIN right before we had to pick up my mom. So the engine blew up again!! So we ended up buying a new van. This all occurred Friday and Saturday. The one good thing about that old van is that it always broke down next to a mechanic shop. These guys were a lot more fun and seemed like they knew more of what was up. The engine had no oil in it. We had the new engine for only 3 weeks!! You would think that the thing would have to have oil in it. There was no leak. So the moral of the story is when it is going to cost you more to fix a car than it cost just buy a new one!! We broke down about an hour south of Christchurch. The new mechanics, Phil and Brad, were really fun and nice. Brad drove us into Christchurch and helped us find a new van. Tested it out for us and found us a really nice Nissan Vanette for 1750. It is so much nicer than the old one. Hell the guy we bought it from said if we are leaving from Christchurch we can sale it back to him for 1200. So we really can't lose. I mean 550 for a month to use the van. And I am really sure that is we try to sale it in Auckland we can get at least 2000. Van in Auckland go for a lot more than down here. So We shall see, but new van is great. Way easier to drive and goes a lot faster us the hills. Only wish we would have found this one first!!
So that aside everything is going good.We picked up my mom on Saturday and headed to Mt. Cook. Got there Sunday and did a great little hike. Mt. Cook is a trip. It seriously looks like it has a face on it!! nice hike, but it was really windy!!!
Monday we headed back to Wanaka and did some more climbing at Hospital Flats. It was good fun.I really like the climbing around Wanaka. we also did the Rob Roy hike again. It is one of the best hikes I have ever been on in my life. It is just so stunning. Well worth going and doing again.
Tuesday we headed to Queenstown to do some climbing at Wye Creek. The approach is brutal!! Great hike as far as beautiful, but it is literally 45 minutes of hiking at a 65 degree angle up!!! Really steep. But totally worth it!! So you get to the climbing and you are overlooking a giant lake and it is beyond words. THE most beautiful view. The climbing was also really great, really nice rock. Good holds, good moves, solid foot holds, good gear!! I could spend at least a year climbing there. I would love to go back. I may have to move here. Someone send my cat and dog!! Hell now I have a good van to get me around!!!
So life is good. The people hear are great. I really like Brad. He was SO much fun. Funny guy!! Lot of energy!!
Today we are headed back over Haast past and doing a glacier hike tomorrow. The weather has been great.
I know I am leaving out lots of stuff. Did I mention that I got a job offer. Picking Grapes!!! But hey I would get to work outdoors!!! Maybe even some free wine!!! Like I said someone send my cat and dog!!
Take care all.