Around & about
Local excursions, gardening and the like.
South Again – Day 8
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…
South Again- Day 7
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…
South Again – Day 6
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…
South Again – Day 5
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…
South Again – Days 3&4
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…
Jan/Feb 2022
First month done and dusted for the year and into the first week of the second. As it was the summer holidays there were a lot of new memories made. The summer has been so warm this year, the cats…
Starting a new year – 2022
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…
Quick Getaway Time
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…
Week 2 of Lockdown 2
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…
South (no, North) Day 17
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…