Farewell Twizel - Hello Christchurch, then onto Nelson

Twizel was sad to see us go as the rain settled upon the very grateful village, for the rain that is... not us leaving!!!.
Went thru to Chch directly with a stop at Burnsco Marine to pick up a part for my bus toilet which failed after five years of heavy work loads. Luckily we were staying at the camp to be able to use the camp ablutions, but this also precluded us from tiki touriing back to Chch.
Thursday was spent rebuilding the macerator which was an unusal problem not needing the new pump which we returned to Bursco, unused of course, and was able to fix to use again. Will take the precaution of having a spare pump on board for next time and am unable to do running repairs (so speak). If  anyone out there is interested in the mechanics of a macerating toilet and the intricaies of on the hoof repairs give  me a call and I will regale you with tales of rebuilding said macerators with little more than a tooth brush(Sheryl's), duct tape, and some kiwi cunning whilst under extreme pressure from all quarters!!
Friday we had our last walk along Brighton Beach, then spent our time packing all gear into trailer, bus and van, to head north to Parnassus where there is a NZMCA camp at the old school. Met lovely couple heading to Kenaparu Sounds to manage a DOC camp, went & had drink with them in the luxury 9m Bus which was like a mansion!
Saturday was spent getting to RaiValley, rain all the way. not pleasant. Sunday over the hill to a resplendant nelson showing herself to her very best. We have had some nice weather over the last 3 months but not to equal what we have just had over Sunday Monday & Tuesday in Nelson.
Saw the kayakers on the beach as we drove in, but committents did not allow us to join in. Looked a lovely was to spend the morning.