Woke up to a perfect blue sky and we were able to have breakfast outside. For the first time I was able to wear sandals and a sleeveless top. We have walked around Napier all day, I don't think we missed a street. Started off along the front where we found a flea market. I managed to get some Tupperware lids which had been lost for years for 60p. The town is famous for its Art Deco but hardly challenges that of Miami Beach. It must be a special weekend as the loc...

We left Rotorua in dark grey skies but hopeful that the weather would Improve. Drove to Taupo where we found a small market. Interesting to look at but nothing to buy. We had parked by the harbour so we left the car and walked into town where we had the best coffee this holiday. The town was very nice with very wide steeets and only single storey buildings gave it a light and airy feel. We had been told to visit the Hukka Falls so as we had missed them on the w...