Day 28 - Otorohanga - night 2
30. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Again last night some very heavy showers. No wind or the trees behind me protected me.
When I was in New Plymouth something trigged the memory banks and I remembered that David Smith's second wife wasLæs mere
Day 27 - Otorohanga
29. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ 🌩️ 14 °C
It was a rough night last night with wind and very heavy hail showers. The camper was rocking and I was alone!
At the NZMCA park they have free veg, fruit, books, magazines for anyone. At New PlymouthLæs mere
Day 25 - New Plymouth- night 2
27. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Lynette picked me up last night we did a driver around the sea/wharf/foreshore and then went to her place for a meal. Like I said I am so blessed I haven't had to fend for myself.
Did a few choresLæs mere
Day 24 - New Plymouth
26. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
This morning I left Loren and Bruce's after a great couple of days. They are excellent hosts and I felt very welcome. Having Bruce's parents there with their camper was an added bonus.
John - Bruce'sLæs mere
Day 26 - New Plymouth- Day 3
25. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
This morning I had a book that Lynette had given me in Invercargill so I wanted to read the last 100 pages so I could return it to her. Alas I see it still sitting here when we have had our last goodLæs mere
Day 23 - Raetihi - day 2
25. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
When you are doing the trip that I am doing you can change plans easily. After an early start yesterday and perhaps later to bed than I normally would, it was 8-15 before I woke up. Cuppa and a chatLæs mere
Day 22 - Raetihi
24. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Thank you, Vanessa, for the extra explanation about where we were, etc. Like I said I wrote it up and then it wouldn't load so I had to do it again. I didn't remember some of the things. ThankLæs mere
Day 21 - Whanganui Day 2
23. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Version 2 of today's blog. Typed it up and it wouldn't upload then lost it.
This morning Vanessa (ex Air Force) arrived for morning tea and then she took me to be a tourist. We went up the lift thatLæs mere
Day 20 - Whanganui
21. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The NZMCA park at Marton is pretty small. Talked to the neighbours and Joy thought there were showers. Certainly showers - cold ones! I opted not to be adventurous. It was a small camping ground thatLæs mere
Day 19 - Marton
21. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
This morning it was time to get on the road again. Nice spending some time with Denys. We have done pretty well with being together for Kings Birthday and then she came down for my birthday.
My firstLæs mere
Day 18 - Levin night 4
20. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Very late tonight because I have been out socially.
I had a good morning. Was able to "lux" the camper floor. Badly needed doing even if I didn't do it all that well.
The debate about the sheets isLæs mere
Day 17 - Levin night 3
19. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
This morning, I did another load of washing and put it on the line.
I then went off to Palmerston North to meet with Claire from the Air Force.
I went a different way today and went past Linton ArmyLæs mere
Day 16 - Levin night 2
18. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
This morning I stripped the sheets from my bed and popped them in Denys's washing machine. They are lovely and dry but I haven't made up the bed again because I can't decide to go to summer sheets orLæs mere
Day 15 - Levin
17. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
This morning when I was about to leave the motorhome park the NZMCA volunteers were doing some mowing and weed eating. Pleased I was trying to sleep. They do a great job.
One of the photos attached isLæs mere
Day 14 - Plimmerton still
16. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The rest of yesterday was just chilling out. I read magazines online, watched a little tele and nattered to my neighbours.
This morning a little house work and a short walk. It was great that my nieceLæs mere
Day 13 - Plimmerton
15. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
Early blog today. I wasn't sure how I was going to sleep knowing the challenges ahead of me today. Managed well and left the Koromiko NZMCA park at 6 am.
First time I have driven the campervan in theLæs mere
Day 12 - near Picton
14. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
I was up reasonably early this morning and away from June's just before 9am.
The main road was bumper to bumper and instead of turning right as I wanted to I left turned up to the round about andLæs mere
Day 11 - Nelson
12. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
With the lovely weather when I arrived yesterday, June suggested I bring in my washing. Great move most was dry before the night was over.
It was fish and chips for our meal. Always good to spend timeLæs mere
Day Ten - Nelson
11. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
I stayed at the Top Ten park at Kaikoura - prices are way different to the NZMCA parks, but there are toilets, showers, games rooms, TV rooms, swimming pool, laundry, BBQ areas so probably we'll worthLæs mere
Day Nine - Kaikoura
11. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Wonderful sitting in the warm sun here in Kaikoura.
The day started slowly and with the early start yesterday I had a sleep in.
Winston and Lesley had a broken pump so the chap arrived to fix it andLæs mere
Day Eight - Ohoka
10. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
I was up and sorted and at the auto electrician at 8-30. Not exactly sure what the issue was but sorted very quickly. Perhaps just cleaning a bit of dust and dirt off the connections. Very pleased toLæs mere
Day Seven - Belfast
9. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
I am booked to go to the North Island...!! My dear sister, Carolyn helped me last night. Like people say the savings as a NZMCA member more than pays for your membership for a year. I cross onLæs mere
Day Six - Christchurch
8. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
The cousin Glenice's I stayed with, who is in her late 70's. has an amazing garden and is one of the old school who cooks everything probably from scratch and never let's anything go to waste. GreatLæs mere
Day Five - Burnham
7. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Another day on the road. I didn't get moving very early. Not much to write about today.
The picture is of one of the vehicles parked and leaving. I guess that stop on the outskirts of the town - wouldLæs mere
Day Four - Waimate
6. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
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 wasLæs mere
Day Three - Dunedin
4. oktober 2024, New Zealand ⋅ 🌫 12 °C
After txts, reading about the roads opted to stay another night in the same place.
It rained all day!
I quite happily filled in my day with reading, sending txt msg, watching a littleLæs mere
























































































































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