By Jenna Albanese (Nursing ‘20)
Unlike yesterday, today the crew was up early to leave Anchorage Hut campsite in Abel Tasman National Park to hike back to The Barn. The hike was approximately 12.4 km or about 7 miles and it was intense. From the really heavy backpacks, to the heat, and the hills, the crew was TIRED, but we all took a moment to enjoy the gorgeous views below us and fall even more in love with New Zealand. The hike was filled with nature and water and every step there was something new to look at. The various wood bridges over little creeks made us feel like we were in a Indiana Jones movie; it was quite fun!
After the extremely long hike, we walked to the Park Cafe, located a block away from the hostel. Most of us got nachos and burgers, that we definitely deserved! After much needed showers and some sleep, the gang hung around for a couple of hours. We watched an intense game of ping pong between Sara and Nick and then Sara and Ryan, Sara won both games...go Sara! The ping pong game must’ve worked up an appetite because after it, we went back to the Park Cafe and all got pizza.
As we walked back with our filled bellies, we laughed and talked about the trip. We also realized that we are more than halfway done; time really does fly when you are having fun! When we arrived at The Barn we all retreated back to our rooms for an early night; we are all still exhausted from the hike. Although the hike was long and hard we all agreed that we are proud to say we walked 12.4 km and lived to tell the tale! Today was tiring but it was also beautiful and amazing, and we are all so happy we embarked on such a trip!
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