I’m learning to be patient – waiting for the colour washes to dry – and the arrival of bike parts. 

We’re still in Queenstown and effectively grounded until a new wheel rim arrives which should be today. We’d heard that before – yesterday – but just keep ourselves busy. 

Yasmin caught the steam boat out to Walter Peak and rode the dirt road to the head of the mountain’s saddle. All as I brushed watercolour washes.