The south Island tour Day two 2nd January 2015

Our crossing on the ferry was for the next day at 8.30am so we had contacted Wendy's neice to see if we could stay at there place near Upper Hutt. This was all good. They said that their son would be there to look after us but that they were traveling up North. All we had to do was text when we would be close to arriving.

We started the day by saying farewell to our friends in Turangi and drove through The Desert Road. Beautiful sunshine and a clear view of mount Ruepahu. We didn't stop until we got to Taihepe and had a bite to eat at the Soul cafe. I had a raspberry and apple tart and an Iced chocolate while Wendy had herself a half strength trim latte. All rather pleasing to the palette. I recommend a stop there if it suits.

We then drove onto Foxton whereby the infamous book began to come into action. We stopped at the shop called the Dutch market. I say shop as I thought there was a dutch market on. The shop is full of dutch food and reminded me of the Christmas box we used to get from Holland when I was growing up. We scored ourselves some Pumpernickel and some cheese ready for lunch. Next we had a look around the Foxton Market that was on near the beach. Picked up myself some new sunglasses. We then headed for the beach forest near the camping ground where we had our lunch. Enter the book. Wendy read out the article about Foxton estuary and all the bird life that can sometimes be seen. So we took a walk around the estuary.

Foxton Estuary.

Once we reached Wellington we decided to take a 3 and half hour walk to Pencarrow lighthouse. These next few photos are part of this trip.

 The view from the top was quite spectacular and you could walk on further but we decided it may be time to turn around and text our next hosts that we would be arriving later than expected.

The goats were quite impressive. Big horns. The time we got back from this walk meant a quick bite a Macdonalds and then onto Wendy's neices in Upper Hutt. Got there about 10.15. A quick chat to their son and again another soft pull out couch to lay a weary bones after the long walk. Day two complete.

When you walk places you get to see a lot more and when you are not rushed you can talk a lot more in, so the two worked good together. Something I have to remind myself when I get back into the day to day life. Slow the pace down and enjoy the moment no matter what moment it is.