Queen Charlotte Trek

This was one of the best walks I have ever done - in fact it must be one of the best walks in the world! It is a hard walk with 2 days over 20km and many serious uphill sections as you work your way up to the ridges that give amazing views over the Queen Charlotte Sound and into so many picturesque bays. It starts from Ships Cove, where Captain Cook landed 5 times and we had overnight stays at 3 places that offered wonderful food and fine wines. Looking down on the sea which was the bluest I have ever seen (and yes I have been to Greece) with mountains rising up was simply stunning. Generally the weather was good with warm sun and blue skies making it great walking weather. However day 3 of 22km really tested us! It is an 8 hour day and after 2 hours the weather closed in dramatically and we had torrential rain and strong winds gusting to 80mph, as we were on the edge of a cyclone. Very soon we were soaked through and our boots began to fill with water - no option - no alternative escapes, so we just had to have the right mind set and march on.
Fortunately day 4 gave us good weather again and the most marvellous views that will stay with us forever.