Dudding Lake

 Its been so many years since we camped at Dudding Lake, just a short 45km drive away from home, and  we were pleasantly surprised just how nice it was.  Mind you, the camp management has changed hands several times over the years, and all for the better, it seems. 

Dudding Lak

 Day trippers are welcome to this domain, and the camp offers both powered sites and non powered sites.  We opted for a non power site, around the side of the lake.  What a lovely view we had.

A lovely off power setting 

The lake must be very healthy as we noticed plenty of bird life, and the frogs serenaded us in the evening.  How often do we hear frogs, we commented.  Their calls are quite soothing really, soft croak, croak, croaks.

Another view of the lake

Geoff and Eileen arrived later in the day and decided to take a powered site.  They came and joined us for 4zees, and it was nice to catch up with them again, we hadn't seen them since our Christmas Rally.  We were both camping overnight and moving on to the Wanganui Vintage Weekend.

Geoff, Eileen and Robin

Gemma enjoyed quite a happy time outside safely on her lead all afternoon.  There were ducks to watch, and then she rather liked settling down under the caravan, I imagine she feels safe and secure under there.  Then for a change, she likes nothing better than sitting in the caravan doorway, snoozing, or taking in the sights.

Gemma is happy in the doorway

After our evening meal we sat outside with a glass of port, enjoying the cool of the twilight, and listening to the sounds of the happy frogs in the lake.  It was a lovely finish to a pleasant day.

Damson port, made by granddaughter Megan