The rain came as forecast. The well behaved, meandering, braided Haast River of yesterday is now a broad channel sweeping past below camp. By 11 AM or so the rain finally slows to a manageable drizzle with intermittent heavier showers. We head off prepared to don rain gear at various scenic stops. They were certainly right about waterfalls. Everywhere we look water cascades down shear mountain cliffs. Rivers, creeks, and streams are all vastly swollen. It is amazing. The ground rumbles in response to the raging torrents. Ok Mother Nature, I am impressed again. We end our day in the quiet burg of Haast. Rangers suggest we hold off for hikes until waters subside along trails. OK by us. We take an early dinner at The Hard Antler Restaurant, blue cod fish and chips and a falafel sandwich. I try a glass of Oyster Bay Pinot Noir which I very much enjoy. There are showers and laundry then a bit of email, and blog catch up. It has been another good day.