Tues 19 Jan A hunt for good weather!

A quick scramble for a few extra things from home. A super speed sew of 8 more bags for the puffer jackets (they are all black, takes ages to find who's is who's!).

A last minute check of the weather put an end to our plan to try out the kayaks on Lake Rotokare at Eltham. Rerouted to Hawkes Bay to try Pandora Pond the next day instead. 

So hot, so we stop for sausage sizzles in Waipukurau, at the playground right next to the pools.... Lovely refreshing swim! 

So.. a late night arrival in Napier. Missed out on one of the 4 spots at Perfume Point Carpark, so went to Pump Park on Marine Parade. 

Followed this cute as house truck on the way there. Wondered if they have chickens in a box on the back 😁