We both woke early, for a Saturday and showered and were ready to go down to the Mount to see the swimmers and walk around it.
It took us sometime to find a parking spot, so many boat trailers parked in car spaces, really annoying! We finally found a spot along Main Beach and then walked to the Mount. I couldn't see any swimmers but then it was late and the start was 8.30 but not sure how long it takes to swim around!
We enjoyed our walk around and I was surprised how busy the entrance to the harbour was. I usually walk around through the week and the track is always busy but I have never seen so many boats going in and out of the harbour - it looked like the M25!
After our walk we went and had a very nice breakfast and a really nice iced coffee.
We then walked back to the car and I remembered to take a photo of the monument erected in honour of the little penguins that had been caught up in the Rena disaster. The monument is made of wood from the Rena and the stone on top, from Oamaru and white, is of the little penguins.
We then went down to Tay Street Beach and sat there for a couple of hours. Thankfully, there was a bit of a breeze as it was very hot. I did go down to the water but it was sooooo cold and not at all like Rarotonga.
When we came to NZ five years ago we discovered Tay Street Beach and liked it as it was quiet. I commented to Jon today at how much it had changed and how busy it is now.
Sharon and Des spotted us as they were leaving, they had been further up the beach but they came over for a chat.
We finally left at 1.30 and stopped by the supermarket to buy some fish for the bbq tonight.
We had lunch when we got home and I sat out on the deck. Jon had a sleep and I enjoyed more sun.
We finally cut open the Christmas/anniversary cake for tea this afternoon and very nice it is too!
Our bbq was nice just tuna, salad and potato salad followed by merengue and berries and then we watched a lovely sunset. We are really going to miss all of this.
WEATHER
Sunny 25 degrees
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