For once we managed to get a picture of both of us, on a bridge over the springs. Of course, it's raining.
We stayed the night at Carlconna House in Takaka, as we were feeling a touch of cabin fever from being stuck in Puff in such bad weather. Carlconna House, run by Cath and Tony, is a very upmarket backpackers! It counts as a backpackers because some facilities are shared - the kitchen, living room and so on, and not every room is ensuite. But wow! The extremely comfortable rooms are doubles or twins (no dorms here), the kitchen is better stocked than many homes, the living areas are so comfortable. We were lucky enough to have the whole house to ourselves, though it was great to chat to Cath and Tony over breakfast in the morning. We would recommend this place to anyone; really delightful.