Stirling Point famous chain link walkway
Its been a roller coaster for sure, I recon. I left him with a list, post it notes and instructions, a map, and a car.
I had sorted the house, all he had to do was get out there, do the admin, then find a job! Simple?
Lets see. Continue reading
An action packed weekend!! We were asked whether we wanted to go to a hypnotist show on Friday evening. We thought, for $20 each, and for something to do, why not.
We decided to make a thing of it, and went out for dinner before hand to the Batch cafe. Its a popular cafe, which has only just started opening in the evening. Its like a half way house between a cafe and a restaurant. Continue reading
Queens Park is a short jog from my house. It has a main path that is lit, but otherwise you need a head torch at night, because its very dark! But, no matter, like I have said before, shoes don’t matter, and neither do street lights. The runners I saw dotted in and out of the trees, wearing black, no light, no nothing. I think the people of Southland are born with night vision! Continue reading
This visit to Riverton with Mark took in the beautiful coastline, Howell’s point, and the incredible views from Mores Reserve Hilltop viewing platform. Well worth a trip up that short steep slope. Continue reading
Mark’s first weekend in New Zealand. He was never going to match my bike ride to Bluff and back, but I persuaded him to join a small group of runners I had met a few weeks back. They run at various places, and this week was Sandy point. A 7:30am meet means dawn rises during the run and a head torch is essential!
Due to the fact that I have been unwell this week, it was a case of leaving them to it while I went for a walk. Continue reading
I am not sure if I have told this story yet, but its a story worth telling, at least more than once!! Continue reading
I am writing this post for the benefit of Mark, before I hand him the car! I have picked up a few subtle differences about driving in New Zealand, you wouldn’t immediately notice them because its the same, but different… If you follow?
