Center of NZ

My next day in Nelson was a chilly one. It was 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the morning, and got up to about 50 degrees. I walked (briskly) to the Saturday market, where lots of vendors had set up shop. I strolled through the art stalls and eyed the food booths, but ultimately decided against buying anything. I walked to the center of NZ trail, which goes through some "hills" which are really more like mountains. I swear everyday is leg day in NZ

The view from the center of NZ monument was spectacular, and I spent most of the day warming up by getting lost in the hills. Literally. I got lost. Thankfully, I found a trail again and managed to find my way back to town before dark. I was again surprised at how clean and trash free the trails were. I don't think I even saw a cigarette butt. It was a beautiful hike in the fall weather. I stopped at a cute cafe and got some tea that came in an actual tea cup with saucer to warm up. That evening the inconsiderate roommate had left and a girl from Connecticut had moved in we said hello and kept to ourselves.