We traveled by train from Christchurch to Greymouth along with a lot of other photo-mad tourists.

Late in the afternoon we checked into our inn, welcomed by another of what must be the friendliest people on earth. It was a blustery, grey day, which our innkeeper assured us was the perfect weather for a walk around Paparoa National Park, where we could see the world famous Pancake Rocks.

Gorgeous.

The winding path through the rocks

Now add the smell of the sea and the sound of the waves.

Magic.

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