Too cold in the mountains.

It's still too cold in the mountains so, last night, Ben camped by the sea at a place called Diana's Basin, just south of St Helens. He's decided that the temperatures are milder near the ocean and has looked for suitable places between St Helens and Bicheno. There's a place at Bicheno that he's interested in.

On the insurance front, it's obvious that negotiation isn't on the agenda of the other driver's insurance company. They got a ridiculously expensive quote using all new parts, replaced and repainted panels and now want to be paid for it. Didn't bother to get two quotes or ask us first. Not wanting to impose on the very busy legal team we've reverted to plan B which involves claiming on Ben's insurance. Lucky we're with AAMI? Let's wait and see.