16/01/11
Its 5.30am and James is shaking me. There is not an earthquake but Hilary is snoring. Later we work out the deodorant spray affects her nasal passage causing the noise. After getting Hilary to sit up we return to sleep before waking once more to enjoy the day.
Leaving James to catch up on his beauty sleep Hilary and I head to Joyce and Dave’s house, the couple we met when walking. After a brew we had off for an invigorating walk around the stunning botanical gardens. Half way round Joyce spy’s a truck with old roses and bounds over to did around for some good cast offs. It’s now apparent that it’s not just my mum that is embarrassing but all mothers! Later her son regales us with tales of rescuing items from house clearance skips.
Post lunch Joyce heads off too work and Dave, James, Hilary and I head off on an adventure. With some getting lost we arrive at the coast and observe from a high point the workings of the port. Later its afternoon tea followed by a walk down to a stunning cliff overlooking the sea. As always the rain was ever present with Hilary being in the vicinity but obligingly it cleared up whenever we went outside.
Dinner, bath and newspapers followed back at the apartment before ferrying Hilary to Joyce’s B&B for her nights’ accommodation. Sharing a bedroom with the beds 80cm apart was not appealing for any of us!
In all another fantastic day in the south island!
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