Soo tempted to insert one of the cool little videos I've been shooting along the way (movie night with popcorn after we're back home, anyone?) but see previous post for internet woes!
The top picture is of the little community radio station (105.7FM) in Karamea, which is at the top end of the West Coast road on South Island. It's located at a very cool little backpackers / art gallery / WooFers community (google that if you need to) we found in Rough Guide. We arrived in darkness (danged shorter autumn days!) after a very twisty drive and I was delighted to drop in on a friendly bunch of travellers and locals having an 80's night party. Estelle and I perused the radio station vinyl library and picked some vintage Police and Prince. Radio geeks note they are broadcasting under radar, but known and supported by local radio - they have a 50km broadcast radius and no, I don't know how many watts.
I could go on at length about Karamea (and prob. will once I blog post-trip) but think Northern Gulf Islands in terms of people and lifestyle, and you're getting there. It is, after all, the West Coast..
The next morning we hit another deserted beach (we're good at finding them) south of Karamea and actually had to share this one with a horse and its rider! What a wonderful activity, glad I was able to ride on a beach last NZ trip.
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