We drove around Napier a bit before following Tom's excellent directions to his farm which is about 20 minutes out of town in a gorgeous rural setting. Tom gave us an excellent guided tour, explaining all aspects of sheep and cattle and timber farming; it was fascinating.First he took us into the barn where the lambs and sheep ready for market are separated from those that need more time in the field. He explained how the sheep are sheared and how the wool is...

We didn't take any photos in Palmerston North nor on the trip to Napier because it rained the entire time. However, as soon as we checked into the Top 10 Campground, the sun came out. We were so lucky that our friend Fred (who is nice enough to look after our house while we are away) suggested that we call his cousin, Maureen, and her husband, Tom. Maureen and Tom live near Napier, and they met us at the campground. After getting acquainted over a glass of wi...