Redneck BBQ

As mentioned in the previous entry, on Sunday, the group decided to go to a local river (Retaruke River) to hang out, swim, barbecue and try some fly fishing for some trout. This was a great way to relax after all of the hiking from the previous day, and a good opportunity to soak my blisters in the cool water. Steve taught me and Jeremy how to fly fish...well, he was a great instructor, but I don't think we were the best students. I had to untangle my line about 100 times including getting it unwound from the tree branches. Steve is a very patient person though and offered to take us out again sometime - looking forward to it. I've added this post because I previously didn't have very many pictures from the Redneck Barbecue. Deon was kind enough to share some of hers. Steve and Deon have a great blog about their time in NZ as well if you want to check it out. In the meantime, enjoy the pictures as she took some great ones.

Me firing up the BBQ under the bridge- this thing has been put to great use since I've been here.

Doesn't that just make you hungry??

Steve teaching Jeremy how to fly fish

Steve teaching me to cast

Look at that form...perfect

Steve showing me how it's really done

Me and Jeremy attempting to throw Chi in the River

Jeremy lost the hotdog skipping bet so he had to be the first to jump in

Me in a candid pose - beer in hand

On the drive home we saw these Red Deer - look at the size of those racks!

A well-deserved meal and some drinks to complete a great relaxing day