Hampden to Waimate

When I am on the road (like a 10 whole days) I pretty much don't need to worry about the time I get up and go to bed, eat etc. The motorhome home parks are unlike other establishments don't have a check in or check out time. I just go with the flow.
This morning I woke and was up around 7am and the sunrise was something I don't normally see.
I went 'backwards' down to the boulders. I could see Fleur's place from the motorhome place at Hampden and in hindsight I could have walked there. Wasn't sure exactly where they were.
They seem smaller than I remember as a kid or young adult.
I then went into the village of Moeraki so I can say I have been there.
Then it was on to Riverstone and Dot's Castle.
I was late or early so nipped over to the cafe for a scone and hot chocolate. What a spread..!! Tony would have loved it.
Absolutely LOVED the tour of the castle. No pictures allowed inside. From the flooring, art work, flowers, drapes, accessories, furniture and the chandeliers (easy a million in them) the wallpaper and the layout. Just loved it. Excellent and well worth going.
It was then on to Waimate. Thankfully because I didn't say I was coming, and book an appointment to research the lady is going to meet me. I have spoken to her on the phone and I could hear the oh David Smith - that isn't going to be easy in her voice but meeting her tomorrow.
A bit of a glitch with the camper. Realised that the guage is still showing full on the diesel gauge. Nice as it maybe not true. There are worse things and it isn't like I can't drive it. I have recorded the mileage so can work it out.
Sad too, that dear old Roy, the chap I interviewed a couple of years ago in his 99th year passed away. He had a good long life. Pleased the family have him on video to look at forever.
Nice park here and I am parked much more level than night one in my motorhome!
Walked down to the shops because my face is almost normal. Got a couple of things for an easy peasy dinner.Read more