11 feb 2006

yup, it was a wet one. rain gauge confirmed with 105mm this morning (that's just over 4 inches for the metrically challenged).

still wet and windy this morning, so it was a slow start for me.
11a - a bit of blue sky! it was gone by the time i blinked, but just enough to motivate me. i'll just tidy up around the hut before i head out...
1140a - ready to go... and raining again. not up for another soaking, so it's back to my book.
1230p - rain has stopped! i'll just eat a quick lunch and then take off...
1245p - nevermind. rain has resumed.

repeat this convenient little pattern for most of the afternoon... finally did get out for a couple of hours, though. followed the river down the valley next to the hut, which was very cool. decided to come back via the ridge... far less cool. lots of rough bush that looked deceptively like innocent tussock. poor, scratched legs...

only one in the hut tonight. shaping up to be a very quiet week...