Camille and I just got back from the most beautiful easter weekend on record. We flew to Christchurch to meet up with my parents before driving to Central Otago to cycle the famous rail trail.
In perfect autumn weather we cycled 130 kilometers over 4 days. The trail exactly follows a former train route, so it's very flat despite the surrounding mountains. Hi Mom + Dad down below!
We took breaks whenever we pleased. For a view from above, or to visit an historic gold mine with fitting gold autumn colors:
Here I approach one of the three tunnels. One tunnel famously has a bend in the middle making for pitch black danger.
Here's one of the more beautiful original rail bridges we traversed:
Family portrait time!
A few more of my favorite shots:
In Otago there is the annual easter bunny hunt. It's not what you might think. Rabbits are a major pest in New Zealand, and what better time to wage war on them than Easter? Teams of hunters complete to see who can bring in the most easter bunnies. In this picture, a football field is covered in row upon row of bunny carcasses. Happy Easter?
Fortunately we spent the our four days in more appealing scenery:
-Carl
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