Last night Thelma and Louise were Settling down for an early night….Louise decided to pack up for an early start and then leapt on Thelmas bed squealing and a rat had made its home in her clothes. Not just any rat, this guy was the size of a house cat! We rang the managers who stupidly asked “how did it get in?” Actually we don’t care, sort it out, while we were cowering on Thelmas bed, making sure the intruder hadn’t moved. He finally came, moved Louises washing bag and out it ran, out the ranch slider! Time to relax, another wine and off to bed!
The girls left Mahia beach at 7am and headed north taking the east cape coast road, McDonald’s in Gisborne and the roadie began…a quick right, a dirt road and a marine reserve…off the beaten track
Fur seals come in winter, but this one gave us a show in spring, posing for a photo shoot!
Louise rocking her new hairstyle climbing sand dunes.
Back on the coast road and next stop Tolaga bay….historic wharf
Thelma had a thought to walk the wharf, but that didn’t last long…
On the road again, and a lookout point, which was actually a small challenge. Path blocked by fallen tree…
Climbing skills honed and the view was well worth it!
Looking north to Hicks bay, which after a few detours we finally found at ground level.
Lifeguards not on duty and no Port at this place…the locals just chill out
A four hour drive still ahead it was through hill (big ones) coastline privately owned and more hills and finally…
Our friend from 35 years ago (hockey pal) lives here but we missed her as she had gone south to Ruatoria for a rugby game, however the pub was worth a visit…
Minus Venus (our friend), but at least we have visited her hood!
New friends in Waihau bay wanting to join the roadie!
It was then to Te Kaha, Thelma, was dreaming of the old pub, but no…it burned down and they have built this ugly modern attraction that didn’t even warrant opening the car door.
The day was getting long, and Opotiki then, Whakatane….where we have settled with our friends….Carolyn & Brian
The canine roomie, but the best thing here is we can sit on a toilet seat, after three days of hovering and elbow door opening!
All who wander are not Lost girls 