Life’s a Beach

There certainly was quite a variety in the Wanganui weather during our four days away.  Strong winds, rain, sunshine, it certainly made for an interesting weekend.  By Friday, everyone had rolled into camp, joining us early bird campers who arrived the day before. 

Some of our vans in camp

We provided Morning Tea on Saturday morning to celebrate my birthday, pikelets topped with raspberry jam and cream.  No, I cant take the credit for whipping these up, they were purchased, Robin whipped the cream and I did the honours with topping them. 

Morning Tea Hostess

One afternoon we took a visit to Windemere Berry Farm and Café, and our group took over multiple tables.  Most of us purchased some yummy strawberries to take back to the vans, then we decided what to have for afternoon tea.  Instead of the usual offerings of tea/coffee and cabinet food, the two of us decided on a delicious berry fruit ice-cream each.  And look at these little cuties we found outside – alpacas have the most gorgeous faces.

Windemere Café and a couple of alpacas

Saturday night was Rugby night, and the men folk were glued to the camp TV, willing the All Blacks to victory.  But it wasn’t to be – so the ABs won’t be winning the title three years in a row as everyone had hoped. Our caravan friends from the Wairarapa Caravan Club were also at the motor camp, so it was great to catch up with them over the weekend. 

Of course we had to have a trip to the nearby beach. With Life Guards on duty looking over swimmers during the summer, it is also a great fishing area, and there is a huge  adventure playground and BBQ facilities close by.

Kai Iwi Beach

Gemma has settled down to life in the new van without any trouble.  As long as there is a sunny spot, she is happy.  Whether it is the sofa, the bed, or how about the bathroom vanity top for a change.  That way, she can keep an eye out the window for those birds which flutter by.

I’ll just curl up here for a while

Several new members were inducted into our club on Sunday morning.  A very warm welcome to Annette, Pat and Thelma, and Murray and Sue.  May you all enjoy many happy caravan club weekends with our group.

Several of us departed for home on Monday morning, Labour Day, while the others stayed an extra day.  After a visit to the dump station, we drove over the interesting Dublin Street Bridge which spans the Wanganui River.  Starting off driving in showers, by the time we got home the weather had cleared.  Unpack, a quick clean, put the washing on, and we’ll be all set for another trip soon.  Although I must admit there are a few jobs which need doing.  Some drawers and cupboards will need rearranging, and I want to line the shelves with some of that non stick matting.  Then Robin will have to put some hooks up for me, we will get there bit by bit.

Dublin Street Bridge