All weather Gals

So Thelma and Louise left sleepy little wet Waiwera at 8.30am this morning…..heading south for the long awaited retreat! The rest of the city had either left or given up on a long weekend getaway.

Putting on their blonde hats thinking a bit of R &R shopping on a Saturday morning would be fun before the final destination!

Only to realise it was actually Sunday and in the sleepy little town of Pukekohe, most shops were closed! But not all – barbers and cafes and 2 dollar shops were open all hours!

Meeting up with a couple of friends (Jill and June) for a late morning brunch!

Then it was on the road again, heading west to the wild coast. Arriving at destination at designated 2pm, only to be told the luxury villa was not ready and we could walk to the lookout! Not particularly appealing in the drizzle and low cloud, but off we went!

Thelma amused herself with the local flora while Louise took a comfort stop in the bush. Needless to say the nasty weather meant we did not have to watch out for other trampers!

Thelma braved the cliftops while Louise nervously took photographer duties…. The dampness was increasing but not before a glimpse of the castaways resort, where we were destined (at some point)

Needless to say we were not going to get any sunset pictures tonight! Having worked up a little thirst, the gals decided a sojourn in the bar might be in order to fill in time! Nothing like a cheeky little Rum and coke to warm the bones.

Then the call came, the villa was ready….and the real business began. Thelma had a small rest with a tabloid magazine while Louise soaked up the view and a glass of wine!

Next it was time for some personal maintenance….

A collagen plumbing mask (purchased from the $2 shop and instructions in Chinese) As they say, you get what you pay for and it fell off in 2 minutes ($1 per minute obviously)

Next job was hair and eyebrows!

Followed by baths and showers in our own personal ensuite! Yes we are going all out – a room each!

Thelma and Louise rocking their new hairstyles…Thelma wondering if she overdid the “Perm” and Louise wondering if the colour is quite what she envisaged. Oh well it will grow out!

Now it’s time to relax with a few refreshments until we truck down the hill(40degree incline) to the A la Carte Cliftop restaurant! (Rocking their curls and bangs). Just to let all our followers know we will not respond to any comments as you may or may not be aware….there is no internet at Luxury Retreats!