Heading away again

After all the terrible weather we’ve had lately it was a blessing for those strong winds to drop, and the heavy rain to stop falling.  We were heading away again, this time to join up with out ICA friends for a rally in Hawkes Bay.  And just because we could, we decided to leave a couple of days early.  The caravan was moved into the handy car park outside our home, making it so much easier to pack, and plugged into power to get the fridge cold. 

Getting ready to go

We were a little later leaving than we wanted, but never mind, we can stop somewhere on the way for a late lunch.  Up and over the Pahiatua Track, through Woodville and we pulled into a handy layby.  Look, I said, there's another Leisureline there too.  It was Bill and Val – who were also travelling up to the ICA rally.   Their lunch break was over, and they were ready to hit the road again, while we stayed behind for a while.  We’ll catch up with them later.

Lunch break and a little RnR

By the time we arrived at the Hawkes Bay Golf Club Bill and Val were already there and all set up. The club offers a small number of powered sites to visitors, and  now it’s winter, it is always good to get a power site.  We joined them for 4zees and discussed our respective plans for the next day or two. 

The next morning was rather misty and it took quite some time to disperse.  Mist always looks rather spooky, I feel.

A rather misty morning

After breakfast I took my camera for a walk to take a few photos.   The car park was full of keen golfers who had arrived for an early morning game on the tees.

 

Club rooms and car park

This row of sheds are rented out to golf club members, I found out, to keep their gear in.  Power is available to charge up their buggies too, seems a great idea to me.  I wouldn't have known this if I hadn't asked a lady golfer who had her door open and was organizing her gear for a game of golf.

Storage sheds available to golfers

Here we are, side by side, and a campervan arrived in the evening a well.

We met our niece Lisa (my late sister’s daughter) for lunch on Saturday, always nice to catch up with her.  Lisa had booked a table at Rosie O’Grady’s, and Irish Bar/Restaurant in town.  The food was delicious and quite reasonably priced.  The only downside was that they didn't serve coffee!

At Rosie O’Grady’s for lunch

On Sunday we move on to Eskdale Valley for the start of the ICA rally.  There is lots planned, so it should be a fun week.  But the rain has set in again, everything is wet and soggy again.  But we can be sure of a warm welcome from our ICA friends at the rally.