27 February, Monday. We left Golden Bay this morning and headed for Greymouth on the rugged west coast of the South Island, a five hour drive as the road goes, seven hours for us including stops for a picnic lunch, second hand stores, and construction. We arrived at the Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park*, upacked the car, and went for a walk on the beach. This beach is stones with a bit of sand here and there. We picked up interesting stones as is our wont...

20 February, Monday. Just a quiet day for a few errands around town. 21 February, Tuesday. We took a drive to Shannon for a look around. It is a nice small town with fun shops. The railway station is the information center and museum as well as a functioning station for the Wellington to Auckland train. 22 February, Wednesday. Laundry, Packing, and dinner out. As I looked out the window of the restaurant, I saw this mural on the building across the street. I'll...

20 February, Monday. Just a quiet day for a few errands around town.21 February, Tuesday. We took a drive to Shannon for a look around. It is a nice small town with fun shops. The railway station is the information center and museum as well as a functioning station for the Wellington to Auckland train.22 February, Wednesday. Laundry, Packing, and dinner out. As I looked out the window of the restaurant, I saw this mural on the building across the street. I&#...

14 February, Tuesday. This morning we headed south as the Tuckers set off for the East Cape and points north. It was so good to spend time with them. We had a relaxing drive and stopped in Norsewood where I got a New Zealand made Merino pullover and a Possum/Merino cardigan. I am preparing for cool weather on the South Island! On to Dannevirke to have a walk around town and lunch at a Turkish restaurant. We were glad to catch up with Cathy when we arrived in Feil...

14 February, Tuesday. This morning we headed south as the Tuckers set off for the East Cape and points north. It was so good to spend time with them. We had a relaxing drive and stopped in Norsewood where I got a New Zealand made Merino pullover and a Possum/Merino cardigan. I am preparing for cool weather on the South Island! On to Dannevirke to have a walk around town and lunch at a Turkish restaurant. We were glad to catch up with Cathy when we arrived in ...