Well, after an early morning departure from Auckland I had a little drive to Napier on the east coast of the north island. Just the 7 hours then!
It was a bit more stressful than the last two days as I legitimately went over an hour between seeing any signs of life (except the odd car). I feel like Ive driven to the end of the world.
Napier is in the heart of New Zealands wine country and the plan was to get here early afternoon to do some kind of winery tour. Its now 4.30pm and ive only just got here and I smell really bad! Napier is a beautiful town with loads of art deco buildings, and little boutique shops. Again it being a public holidaymost of them are shut but nonetheless...
I am having to type this from an internet cafe as my hotel doesnt have internet access. In fact it doesn't have a lot. Its a genuine 1930's hotel called Masonic kept as original as possible, but in doing so you do miss out on some of the creature comforts.
Theres not a lot I can really say in addition to the above, having done nothing but sit on my backside looking at a road all day. Although if I were to have to drive anywhere it would be here.
A drive to Wellington tomorrow, ready for my crossing to the south island on Wednesday.
Im going to book my tickets for the ferry now, so Ill speak soon
1 comment:
Sounds like you've had a hard day. Are you having any 'days off' when you'll just be resting? otherwise you'll need five weeks to recover when you get back. Still enjoying all your news. Auntie Jean thinks you should write a book. Love M. xxxxx
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