Friday morning and it was time to move on from Dudding Lake to Whanganui Racecourse for the Vintage Weekend. There were half the number of vans on site compared to the previous year, we were told, probably because of another NZMCA event in Marton. When we arrived, we mentioned we were three vans traveling together, so we were placed right next to the race course itself.
Our three vans on the end of the row
The rest of the attendees were parked in a different area, they all seemed to be squashed up together, I thought.
Everyone else was parked here
On Saturday morning the two of us together with Russell and Maureen walked the four blocks into town to view the vintage cars parked up on Victoria Avenue. It was another very hot day, and we joined the throngs all admiring the various cars on display. People were everywhere, some in 50s costumes, some with dogs and children, and plenty of vintage age people on sticks, all intent on checking out the cars.
There was plenty of entertainment too, to keep the crowds happy. Some were dancing to the music, and we noticed that others had brought their folding chairs along, to sit in comfort and enjoy the music.
One of the bands performing
By this stage we were all quite hot and bothered, and luckily found an empty table in one of the very busy cafes and thankfully say down. Iced coffees for Russell and Maureen, an iced chocolate and a chocolate milkshake for me and Robin certainly made us feel a lot better, together with a sandwich for lunch. It was nice to sit down and get out of the hot sunshine. The two guys had a hankering for a hot dog from the food stalls, so we joined the crowds again .
Bratworst in a bun
By this time we were more than ready to head back to camp, but couldn't face the long walk in the hot sun, so traveled back in style in a taxi. No sooner had we arrived back and the rain came down in torrents. That kept us inside for a while. Geoff was showing off his Christmas tee-shirt, and I just had to take a photo.
We are all getting older, Geoff
There was so much going on over the weekend in various venues, we just couldn't see it all. We missed the steam traction engines, there were boat rides on the Whanganui River, art exhibitions, tram and double decker bus rides, and planes flying overhead. Something for everyone.
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