I woke up in the van this morning and opened the curtain to see: Clear skies and a great day in view. With some reluctance we packed up and headed towards Cromwell via Twizel once again. Just before Omarama we turned off to view the Clay Cliffs. Not sure why they have that name as […]
We are certainly catching up on our sleep, an afternoon nap and about 10 hours at night. Must be the fresh air. Walked a brisk 5K this morning and 2K of that was uphill. Returned to find Hania being good and exercising – physio please note. For lunch we took a trip to Twizel and […]
Broke camp today amid a steady drizzle. Toddled around the supermarket for a few necessities like cookies and a step so Hania could get in and out of the van. These items are not necessarily related. Then to McKenzie country via Fairlie and Tekapo. Few people around the Church of the Good Shepherd just like […]
Another warm day in the South Island and we spent the morning wandering around Geraldine looking at the houses and the shops. There is a pleasant walk by the river and a nice pub in the centre of town called the village in. Nice ambience but the food not all that good. When a restaurant […]
I had a quick morning walk around Picton and then packed up and we drove South to Blenheim, got lost twice around there and eventually found the road to Christchurch – town could do with better signage IMO. On the way south we couldn’t resist the big sign adverstising these babies. The rest of the […]
It’s probably never a good idea to actually make a new year’s resolution, as they are often left by the wayside mid February. But, I think I’m going to take a chance and make one. I read my Dad’s entries on here all the time and I really enjoy it so I figured that maybe […]
We are out of Level 3 so nearly back to normal. 89% vaccinated in Waikato and just a few restrictions like masks in public places indoors, social distancing and scanning in. We both have our vaccine passes as well. Our anniversary rolls around again and it’ s time to get away for a few days. […]
Well, once again, the strategy seems to be working with case numbers declining now from a high point of 80 per day. We survive, Ana has morning classes via zoom and entertains us in the afternoon. Lots of people taking exercise in the village now but at least most of them have the sense to […]
On our way at 06:30 AM. Roads are icy (its -4C outside) so slow going over the passes. Ferry called to ask why we need to travel during lockdown (as 72 hour grace period has expired). We explain and are asked to get documentation. Made it to Kaikoura and re-fuelled. On the trip we talk […]