Away to Carterton

After heavy rain most of Wednesday night, Thursday dawned a little damp, but at least the rain had stopped so we could pack the caravan.  We were off to Carterton for a caravan club weekend, and decided to go a day early, just because we could.  With the van finally packed, Robin hooked up and we were on our way.

Almost finished

It was a matter of “find the cat” as she decided to hide herself in the wardrobe.  The noise of a band of workmen over the back fence trimming trees with with noisy saws was just too much for her.  With a bit of reassurance, she was gathered up and strapped into the back seat of the car for our trip away.

Gemma hiding in the wardrobe, away from all that horrible noise

Two and a half hours and 155kms later we arrived at our destination, Carterton Holiday Park.  We were the first to arrive from our club, so were encouraged to pick our own site.  We decided on site 27, a more generous sized site, and one where we had spent several Christmas/New Year holidays in the past.  With plenty of room, we used to bring our large gazebo on these holidays, for much needed shade over the summer season.

Bill and Val arrived soon after us, and we settled down to see who else might be coming a day early too.  No one, as it turned out, just us.  The others will roll in on Friday.

Early birds on site

There have been many improvements at this camp since our last visit.  The ablution block has had a makeover, and there is now a little hot tub for hire.

Hot tub in a cute timber cabin

It may well be wet and wintry, but the new managers have been really busy and the grounds are looking good.  The camp is blessed with many mature trees which are beautiful, even those which have lost their leaves.

Park like setting

I took a walk around the camp and came across these two in the paddock over the fence.  One ordinary sheep, and the other must be valued for it’s coloured fleece, I’m sure.  We don't usually see piebald sheep like this, I must say.

These sheep were watching me carefully

We spent a convivial 4zees together with Bill and Val, catching up with news, and putting the world to rights, as we do.  Wonder which of our caravan club members will be the first to arrive on Friday?