Monthly Archives: February 2016

Monday 29 February – Wet Day in Taupo

I woke early after a fitful night with Maori place names running through my head in a jumble of letters.  It was dull and overcast with rain in the air.  A day at home today to take stock and catch … Continue reading

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Sunday 28 February – to Whakatane

First things first!  Big brunch at Poverty Bay Club Two poached eggs on toast with tomatoes on the vine and, something I’ve never had before… the leaves and tendrils of the pea plant – this provided a very nice flavour. … Continue reading

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Saturday 27 February – to Gisborne

The weekend and a little tiki tour to Gisborne with Leigh and Dan. This will be mainly in note form as there was little time to update as we hurtled over rugged landscape, past hills and volcanic structures, viaducts, gorges … Continue reading

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Friday 26 February – to Wanganui

Jessie invited me to go to Wanganui with her. This is where she attends college for her nursing degree. I’m pretty impressed, not only that she has embarked on this full-time course as a single mum, but that she travels … Continue reading

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Thursday 25 February – more chilling out in Taupo

Not much to report today.  Nice relaxing day…. walked down the path through the Reserve with Sally.  Noted the mature flax plants. Prepared drawing of Agapanthus for botanical painting.  Can’t believe they’re regarded as weeds here! Leigh, Jessie and I … Continue reading

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Wednesday 24 February – a walk in the bush with Jessie

Slept really well last night after taking an antihistamine to ease some of the mozzie bites acquired in Coromandel. Woke up to a beautiful summer’s morning. After breakfast I continued a bit with my yellow roses (Leigh tells me it … Continue reading

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Tuesday 23 February – chilling out in Taupo

Didn’t sleep much – Shonnie kept coming in through different windows but eventually settled on the bed.  I was also continuing with my audible book ‘Girl on the Train’ which I couldn’t put down. Late start this morning and just … Continue reading

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Monday 22 February – to Taupo

Hello Leigh!  She was already up and on her iPad when I opened my eyes.  (I had been sleeping on a bed behind the sofa in the sitting room looking out to sea). ‘Twas another beautiful sparkling morning as I … Continue reading

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Sunday 21 February – more Little Bay

Jessie invited me to join her and Hunter for a mini trek to the top of the hill that could be seen across the bay from Mary’s bach.  Duly blocked out, as the sun is fierce in NZ, we walked … Continue reading

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Saturday 20 February – Little Bay

Good morning Little Bay…. how long has it been?  Nearly five years. Really??  I got about 4 hours sleep then was wakened by the sound of the waves gently washing in over the sand outside the decking doors.  I drew … Continue reading

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