• Stretching our legs

    July 1 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    It was our coldest morning yet at -1deg. As 'nature called' me around 6am it was my job to turn on the heating which I was happy 😊 to do. Getting out of bed still required strong fortitude, but we delayed that till much later than normal at around 8am. Yes I know, we are lazy 😴 😂.
    To warm up our insides there were no bacon and eggs this morning, but the Tour guide spoiled us with freshly baked cheese scones which were very nice. This Tour guide is multi talented and as the driver I am pleased to have her on my team 😀.
    The main focus for the day, apart from relaxing in the sun and ultimately the warmth, was to do the 6km walk around the lake. This was never going to be an issue for the Tour guide, but for me sadly 😥 it was going to be a challenge. Health issues have certainly curtailed some of my activities. However I made it right round and enjoyed the completed challenge. It is a nice easy flat walk with about 60% of it on a boardwalk
    The only disappointment for the day is seeing 👀 how people thumb their noses at rules. Cyclists 🚴‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️ can take the same track and are instructed to go clockwise around. We encountered two at different times and both were going anticlockwise! Another rule was dogs 🐕 must be on a lead at all times. We came across two dog walkers and neither had their dogs tethered. It seems that the way of the world is to do what you want and totally disregard and rules.
    Back at the van we enjoyed blobbing in the sunshine 🌞 and warmth for the remainder of the afternoon and looking forward to the sunset expecting it will be stunning like last night's. The photo attached does not do it justice!
    I am very sure we will return to this amazing spot in the future ❤️.
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