Invercargill to Piopiotahi (Milford Sound)

We camped overnight in Invercargill and despite it being cold, which is I have decided is the norm for camper vanning in winter, you are either cold without the heater on or noisy if you leave it on. Minor details as we eat our toast, chuck on some washing and wait for the Big Dig to open at 9am so I can drive a digger, yeehaaaa. Then of to the Bill Richardson museum which opens at ten, to view once again the wall of fame. I havn’t been there since Dad’s induction which was 8 years ago and prior to it opening to the public. The excitement is palpable.

We get to Big Dig and it’s closed for COVID, by appointment only. I am gutted. We have an hour to kill before the museum opens so we head to Bluff. At the first photo stop I find that my camera didn’t charge and is dead flat. I am gutted.

With a now childhood sulk on, WH asks if I am ok and I’m not sure. It’s a bit like I said about The excitement with Aoraki, I was far too fluttery and now it’s not going to plan I’m flat. I take a pic on my phone of the signpost and get back in the van.
The next stop I read the sign and I love that all the bays and landmarks signposted refer to things as a treasure eg Te Waewae Bay: A Taonga/treasure, it fits with my journey and I once again take a breath, open my eyes and enjoy.

We reach the museum and I take the stairs to the hall of fame. Hayley Westerna’s version of Hine E Hine, plays as you enter. It is a well known Māori lullaby which is about the relationship between a father and daughter. There goes that scratch at the back of the throat.

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The loss is no longer overwhelming but the pride and love threatens to be. This True Taonga/treasure, is my Dad. I am privileged beyond measure to have this man as my tailwind and I miss him greatly but know how blessed I was to have him in my life. Happy Father’s Day.

That’s enough for today the journey can wait until tomorrow.

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