Charity shoppers delight, a five minute walk from our abode found the girls in the hospice charity shop at 10am.
The roadie outfits are sorted for Monday when we head out, this is just a little teaser!
Plan for the day was to walk into town and explore the riverside market. (yes Aucklanders markets are allowed) After an hour or so in the charity shop fending off the teamed up losers begging for money, who soon realised there was no point in taking on Thelma and Louise, we returned to the homestead laden with treasures! We packed light and an outfit is needed for each day to come (watch this space)
The team then walked and wheeled it into town (approx three kms) making new friends on the way….mainly dogs!
Not quite the superyacht waterfront of Birgu (Malta) but this old girl was for sale. An option for Thelma and Louise if they become homeless once again.
After the traffic chaos of Auckland a no car day was much needed and we soaked in the nature of the Wanganui river…devoid of humans, cars and actually most things!
Arriving at our destination with about 40 minutes to explore the market before the locals packed up and went home to enjoy the afternoon sunshine. Having devoured an ice cream on arrival there was one last treat that we couldn’t resist…
Hot dogs on a stick…..keto, healthy options not an option in the food truck area, well maybe it was but not in our line of vision.
Then a treat of all treats for the charity queens! My sister in law Brenda works in a charity shop in town which is closed on saturdays. She purloined the key and a private viewing (and shopping spree) was had by the tourists! Followed by a second hand book shop (another friend) visit and a bargain deal on old westerns for Al! Thes books are like hens teeth and he has at least a couple of weeks worth on our return!
One more stop, should have worn the track shoes, refreshments again and a couple of supplies for dinner. Thelma and Louise were getting thirsty for the 5pm drinks, left our hosts to visit the phone shop and footed it home, promising to get the washing off the line!
It seemed a long way back on tired feet carrying a bag of ice (for Louises wine) and two leeks. We will see what happens with them…all in all no fossil fuels used and damn near 15kms of T & L’s energy expended.
Actually I’m on my second Speights and our hosts are still not back, hope the wheelchair hasn’t run out of juice!
All who wander are not Lost girls 