Castle Claremont

Another lovely $2 shower for me this morning and I am so use to having quick showers these days didn't even use up all my time.
Took some photos of the fruit growing at Sea down before I left.
Then I headed to Temuka to catch up with an old work mate. Great to catch up with Gay and with them having a caravan she gave me a few more hints about life on the road.
After that I popped in to see another ex Air Force lady. Denise joined in 1965 and she said she was 89 but in another sentence 87. Certainly not a young person. She manages in her own home with help.
After that it had been recommended that I go to Castle Claremont. I headed back south - not far. Very well worth the trip. Very picturesque place.
I wasn't sure that I was in the right place with a sign saying private property. Certainly didn't want to go up some drive that was narrow and I couldn't turn around in with ease.
I phoned the number and sure enough it was the right place. No one else here. Wasn't here five minutes and another couple pulled up from Whangarei. They had also phoned up because they weren't sure. Usually they have a motorhome sign or a POP sign on the gate.
Went for a walk around with them and learnt a bit of the history. Google is very handy.
Built 1884, been a Govt General's residence, a training establishment for a church and a private residence. It is on the market for 3.5 million, which is a pretty good buy. Added on a few buildings at various times.
Another couple has arrived as well.
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