Why oh why?

Apparently it's fashionable to have a blog. I thought I'd start with a rant, which is traditional in this family.

Holidays. They seem like such a good idea at the time. Away from work, escape the stresses of life, go and explore the countryside. The holiday in Sydney was just that.

We've just returned from the proverbial great escape to Fiordland that went as follows:

Day 1 - drop off the cats. Trip down to Burkes Pass. 4wd down the MacKenzie and Hakataramea Passes. Fantastic scenery, things are going well. Decide to push through to Wanaka and pitched the tent which went OK apart from hard ground that destroyed tent pegs. Nice walk and dinner.
And then the English tourists arrived...who were still drinking booze and partying at 1.30am. Bugged out and drove over the Crown Range, ending up sleeping in the car at Lake Hayes. Maximum sleep hours = 1 1/2. In 10 minute bursts.
Day 2 - 4WD down the Nevis Road which was fantastic - pictures to follow. As the Dragon says, there aren't enough times when you essentially drive down waterfalls AKA the road. Arrived in Te Anau and found a fantastic tent site (all kudos to Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park). Call from the cattery, one cat very unwell. Air bed goes flat over night. A second night sleeping in the car. Sleep hours = 4-5.
Day3 - being a tourist! Great day tripping over Lake Manapouri, checking out the power station, driving over the Wilmot Pass. Trip out to the Te Anau glow worm caves which were fantastic. Kudos to Real Journeys! New airbed successful! Sleep obtained! Cat well! Holiday looking up!
Day 4 - nipped off to Milford Sound and some local walks. West Coast fail - forgot the fly spray for this trip! Fantastic drive. Get back to the campsite, cat very unwell, on IV fluids, xrays, etc etc. Very expensive. Rest of holiday cancelled.
Day 5 - return home, copious anxious phone calls about the cat currently in after hours care. Will she make it? Guess we'll find out tomorrow.
And returning to the ongoing rubbish at home including ongoing job uncertainties and frustrations. So, why do we do it?

Winners - small tent, Te Anau camping, Te Anau food, Real Journeys, Nevis Road
Amazing care from Cat Habitat for our poor little kitty.

Losers - the bank balance, the plot, relaxation.

Can only get better right?

The Rose.