Michelle had been dreading that flight. 45 minutes from Wellington to Nelson, 15 seater, no pressurized cabin, one ear on the mend, another still in pain. The adventurers were not seated together for this flight, so Evan didn't get to see her pain first hand, but he knew what she was going through.
Coming in a little high on final meant the plane descended fairly quickly and the pressure was really something, even for the healthy passengers. Michelle was not amused.
6 tangerine altoids and plenty of pain later they were on the ground and happy to be out of the air. With no buses or taxis in sight, our travlerers felt a bit out of sorts.
"You guys have a ride into town?"
'Nope'
"Hop in"
Not to worry, the chauffer was none other than Evan's seat mate on the plane and a bit of a traveler herself just racking up some good karma..
After the scenic tour of town Evan and Michelle were dropped off at the Nicest Hostel Ever. Granted, they were paying about $10 more US per night than usual, but it was worth it. It goes by the name of Accents on the Park, and it makes many hotels pale by comparison. Following a good meal at the hostels own bar, a trip to the grocery capped off their evening. Rest was vital to prepare for the 5am alarm and 21km (12.5mi) hike the next day.
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