Day Four - Waimate

It was great to see the sunshine this morning after so much wet weather.
I was probably last to leave, with everyone
wanted to get up and go after having to stop longer than they planned.
It was great to be on the road again. Seemed lots of traffic but perhaps it was because they held back on their travel till the roads were better or just normal.
I could see where there had been flooding and slips but no issues with the roads.
Stopped at Oamaru for fuel and something to eat.
Next stop was with Marilyn, an old school friend that was home. Popped in a few times but often they are away somewhere or at golf. Great to catch up on her.
It was then a quick journey to Waimate. Cousin Stuart and wife Shirley were the next people to visit. Shirley and I wrote the Burgess family tree book together and I sent updates before I left Invercargill so she added them to her computer program. Realized a few I had forgotten. We also talked about two medals they had from Stuart's Dad. Photo attached so I hope some ex Air Force will help us to know what they are for.
At the Waimate NZMCA park. I smile at how far my parking has come since I first got my campervan. For those who don't know I parked here in the really early days and the camper was on a terrible lean. I have learnt why it is important to be level..!!
Five people out having drinks. I joined them for awhile. So nice to be able to after the rain and coldness of Dunedin.
The park have moved the bins from the last time I was here. They had them near the gate and the locals were putting their rubbish into them. Great place now and I am sure they won't be as full. Well done, custodians.
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