Here Comes the Sun

And out come the flowers.

Matata Reserve

If you go down to the bottom of Mair Street you're sure of a big surprise.
If you go down the  grass steps and carefully cross the railway lines you'll find the walking track leading onto the Reserve.
It won't be easy under foot as the paths not officially open yet. You'll have to look hard for the signs and watch out for fallen trees but you won't be disappointed with the view you find at the top.

The Last Fritter

What a great end to the white baiting season. After a very disappointing season I wasn't sure wether I could be bothered setting up the net for the last 3 days of the season but I'm so glad I did. It might of been only enough for a feed but a feed is all you need. Such a shame everyone doesn't take that stance and there really would be enough for everyone, not just now but in the future too.

Working 9 to 5

An interesting month from shearing alpaca's to working 9 to 5. Travelling in and out of Whakatane to work on a caravan in the plumbers workshop. Just too normal. Amazing how quickly the stress builds up and you slip back into bad habits. How does working 9 to 5 do that to you? Sure makes you appreciate the weekends though.

September 2016

House sitting finished, 'Clean up Matata' done and time to hit the road properly again. Yeah. I shouldn't sound so positive as there are some benefits of house sitting.
Number 1, it's a great opportunity to do some maintenance on the vehicle, underseal done, inverter fitted to power/charge tools and oh yes the all important shelf/slot made for his lordships whisky bottle. But secondly and most importantly it's a good time to reflect on why we chose to live on the road in a little black box. It sure makes me appreciate our simple, minimal, nomadic life.

August 2016

House sitting in Thornton. A good opportunity to give the truck a spring clean and for Mark to do a little bit of maintenance while I dig out my whitebaiting net and head to the river for the start of the whitebaiting season.

July 2016

Back in the Whakatane area again. It doesn't feel that long since we were here last but actually its been nearly 6 months. Where does the time go?