There is no fixed plan for today other than to make it to Wellington by 6pm as we are staying with Ann and John (some relatives of mine in New Zealand).
As we have breakfast in Betty we see some grey clouds forming over the hills towards Wellington and decide to head to Greytown this morning, and then down to Cape Pallister this afternoon.
We spend a relaxing couple of hours wandering around the nice shops in Greytown and of course stop in a cafe for tea and cheese scones. As we have had such a nice time in the Wairarapa we decide to have a peek in the estate agents window 'just to have a look'. We see a small vinyard for sale and would be quite tempted if we knew more about how to make wine !
From here we head on south and try to make it to Cape Palliser to see the lighthouse. We know there is a risk we won't make it as we are not allowed to take Betty on unsealed roads and we suspect that the last stretch to the lighthouse may be unsealed. We go as far along the road as we can but need to turn back at Ngawi as the tarmac runs out. Mrs M is impressed with the parked up brightly coloured dozers all with different names on the sea front!
As its getting on a bit we head back on our way to Wellington and over the Rimutaka Hill Road which is interesting in the strong wind we have had today.
After a quick stop to check my hair
its on to Ann and John's where we get a warm Wellington welcome and a roast chicken dinner... Mrs M has spent the last 2 weeks trying to come up with ways to have a roast dinner in Betty but couldn't think of any so it was a real treat to have a lovely roast chicken dinner.
We have an excellent time with Ann and John in their lovely home but it feels strange not going to bed in Betty tonight as we have become accustomed to sleeping in the back of a van.
Mr M
As we have breakfast in Betty we see some grey clouds forming over the hills towards Wellington and decide to head to Greytown this morning, and then down to Cape Pallister this afternoon.
We spend a relaxing couple of hours wandering around the nice shops in Greytown and of course stop in a cafe for tea and cheese scones. As we have had such a nice time in the Wairarapa we decide to have a peek in the estate agents window 'just to have a look'. We see a small vinyard for sale and would be quite tempted if we knew more about how to make wine !
As its getting on a bit we head back on our way to Wellington and over the Rimutaka Hill Road which is interesting in the strong wind we have had today.
After a quick stop to check my hair
its on to Ann and John's where we get a warm Wellington welcome and a roast chicken dinner... Mrs M has spent the last 2 weeks trying to come up with ways to have a roast dinner in Betty but couldn't think of any so it was a real treat to have a lovely roast chicken dinner.
We have an excellent time with Ann and John in their lovely home but it feels strange not going to bed in Betty tonight as we have become accustomed to sleeping in the back of a van.
Mr M
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