Day 66 - Thu 24 May - Timaru This morning we headed for Timaru's scrapbooking shop where Ros spent some time perusing the goodies. Apparently about 70 people are coming to Timaru this weekend for scrapbooking workshops being held at the store. Ros found some bits and pieces to take home for her scrapbooking/cardmaking. In the afternoon we went to visit cousin Aileen and husband Alan at their new home. They are well settled - but still boxes to sort throug...

Day 65 - Wed 23 May - Waimate to Timaru There was a slight frost this morning so we waited for the van to dry off before leaving. There was new snow on the Alps overnight making them very white. We passed paddocks of potatoes being harvested and also the Makihikihi factory where Instant Mashed Potatoes come from. We parked in behind the Timaru RSA which is handy to town and after lunch went off to do our laundry and some shopping. There is one other rig in t...

Day 19 - Sat 7 April - Geraldine to Timaru Our plan is to go down to Timaru for a couple of days catching up with family. Rob and Wilk are there so will join them at Phar Lap Racecourse. In the afternoon we went into Aileen's and stayed for dinner. Lovely to see them before they move house. We'll be here till Monday