Wendy Smith

Life throws us some curve balls and it is how we react makes us the people we are.
After yesterday's blog I was told in no uncertain terms that I need to get on with it and that is what Lesley would want. What did I do yesterday?
Emptying the grey water had been a challenge for me in both the South Island and again this trip. It wouldn't 'go' and two chaps in the park helped me and said my valve wasn't opening. Gave me a place to go to, so off I went. They were too busy with other customers. I phoned around plenty of others and all too busy. Ended up at a delightful plumber, and his parents had many caravans and knew how to help. Turns out because this is an older model the level is very important. The tank emptied easily in front of his business because it was on a slight slope. Might be a bit of a challenge but at least I know how to sort it now and no more worries.
I then popped to the supermarket, came back to the camper and got the txt from Winston about Lesley. We are a large family and I understood him communicating that way. It was beautifully worded.
I scuttled back to the motorhome park to my comfort zone.
I am lucky to have so many good friends and family to support me. I am so grateful for my phone and the internet. It made it so much easier. A lot of messages were sent directly to me, not on the blog site. All the caring was a great comfort to me. Thank you so much.
As Lesley wanted I was off walking this morning and I guess the lake is less than a k from here.
Next it was Self Drive Rail Cars, right next to the motorhome park.
Timed it well considering I hadn't pre-booked.
On my own I wasn't totally sure I could manage it but the instructions seemed simple enough. So I was first off the blocks. Five cars left around the same time, but behind me. The track is about 10k there and of course the same back. Excellent views of paddocks, native bush, farm land, and I could even see the campervan park. Pretty much self drive but I had a brake if i needed it. A bunny was in front of me at one stage, thankfully it zoomed out of the way so I didn't have to make a decision whether to stop or not. In the commentary they said about a cave but I wasn't quick enough to get a picture of it. Pretty amazing.
Took 46 minutes to get to the other end. I arrived and not long after another couple arrived. Then the chap working for the company said some 'car' had a problem and was stopped. We waited and waited probably for almost an hour before they arrived. When they did we were told free ice creams for everyone. I was first away back. It was very slow in parts but kept going. Pleased to be back at base again. They refunded half the fare.
It was too late then to do other things I wanted to here in Rotorua.
Decided to stay yet one more night.
Now to wander back to the shops and find something for my meal tonight.もっと詳しく