This is what holidays are all about, not the activity challenges of the Alps or of South Island, nor the different challenges of the Lakes or Snowdonia, nor is it the family visits. Today, or at least this afternoon was at the seaside. The camper was in a decent site (another of the Top 10 chain) about 30 metres from the beach. Within minutes of arriving Sue & I were in the sea, playing in the waves. Half an hour of splashing about was followed by a quick hot shower and lunch.
The afternoon involved a walk along the beach then a bit of shopping and a walk back. Then there was swim number 2. The waves were higher, some over a metre so more fun. There were surfers about – it looked like a day for the serene long boards.
A longer shower, a short walk and then dinner. More NZ chilled white wine (we seem to find this preferable to any of the reds we have tried though we did have some good red at the Williams house).
I’m now sitting as darkness falls at a picnic table struggling to type. Sue has gone to wash-up. Then the wine to finish and a gentle slow down.
Hee for another day and night so should be well relaxed for the journey home. Just tonight and tomorrow night in the camper. It has gone so quickly…
Life is calm, life is good.
Tags: New Zealand
