February 22, 2016. Making a circle around New Zealand's coast. Around the bend to the North

CAMPGROUND:  Queen Street Holiday Park.  Commercial park. Brand new.  Fantastic kitchen with everything provided.  Immaculate private showers and toilets. Free wifi.  Picnic tables.  $24/night.  5 stars

LOCATION:  Richmond, South Island, New Zealand.  Near Nelson

WEATHER:  Sunny. Highs in low 70s

I took one last look at the beach where we camped last night.

We drove north to Cape Foulwind, so named by Captain Cook.  We watched a vibrant seal colony.  On our path, we encountered an unusual flightless bird called a wikka, relative of the kiwi.

The drive along the west coast was gorgeous.

All around the island, there are reminders to drive on the left, and helpful arrows painted on the highway.

Then, we turned inland and followed a gorge east for several hours.  There was really nowhere to stop for the night, so we kept driving to Richmond.  I had read rave reviews about this campground, so we thought it would be a good place to stay.

After grocery shopping in a very nice supermarket, we got set up.  Setting up with this caravan simply means turning off the engine, then putting food in the refrigerator.  

DINNER:  I bought a package of mixed seafood for $6.  We'll be having more of this!  Tonight I made it into a curry, adding veg and a potato.