On the drive up we stopped off at the wind farm - only Simon was brave enough to step out into the cold wind (this wasn't the biggest one, but the closest we could get to).
Upon arriving in Napier and a quick check in to our motel, we made out way into town and needed find a cafe to eat lunch. The first one I chanced upon was FAB for gluten free food and had heaps of options.
Then off to for a wander along the Marine Parade - Nathan was keen too check out the old canon. We were amazed at how many canon's there were positioned around this city - a hard concept to explain to Nathan how they are displayed proudly with sadness and rememberance, and not necessarily a "good" or exciting thing.
Then off to the Aquarium.
A wander back along the boardwalk to the town, into the sunken gardens and past the many sculptures, memorials and water fountains.
This morning we went and visited the area I grew up in and went past a reserve where back when I was between 4-8yrs old, all the neighbourhood kids would just hang out and go a wandering for the day - without a parent or adult in sight. Back then it was just farmland, nowadays it has lovely walks etc. The tradition of sliding down hills on cardboard boxes is still alive - and there were many strewn around to just pick up and have a go.
Then, finally off to lunch at my aunt's house before heading for home. Not my nicest shot with my tired eyes - depsite my kids (and consequently Simon and I) having a really good sleep last night - they shared a room together and got up at 6am and happily playing with all the motel's kitchen items for an hour before we decided to get up.
3 comments:
At our place, we think wind farms look so beautiful! Sounds like a splendid weekend.
Glad you had such a fab weekend Nikki.
pleased you had a good weekend
Napier is lovely isnt it
I LOVE living here
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