Magic May

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We made the most of the fickle weather that arrived in May. Our home in Taupo was rented so we went to Paekakariki for the weekend. Paekakariki is on the beach just north of Wellington. We took our bikes and had a day cycling the coastal route to Paraparaumu.


The main reason for heading south was to look after Esme while her parents had some “me” time.

We moved into our “housesit” home for the next two months, while Margaret is holidaying in the States & Canada. It is lovely and warm with a great outlook and a beautiful garden.

 We have discovered some of the numerous bike tracks in and around Palmerston North, and decided to try one of the more adventurous ones on a day that was well suited for track riding.

With Ann working Graeme has picked up a few extra tasks to fill in his day. He is doing well, much to his surprise!!

Graeme has loved being able to watch the grandchildren playing sport. Here is Lylah’s hockey team having their first win of the season.

Ann has enjoyed having the Palmerston North Family around for one of her roast dinners.

Drove over to New Plymouth to celebrate Noeline’s Birthday with a group of old friends. This entailed the usual high standard of drinks & nibbles on Friday night followed by 10km return walk along the Coastal Walkway on Saturday afternoon. The weekend was topped off with a celebration dinner at Noeline’s daughters home on Saturday night.

Friday night nibbles

Nice warm fire – Cheers.
The team heading out on the coastal walkway.
Post-walk lunch
Amazing coastline
Yes, I can just make it out.

Had a few days in Christchurch where the four Smith Brothers got together to share nostalgia stories from childhood and school days that occurred six decades ago.

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Hilltop Tavern on the way to Akaroa
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Well fed and watered at Yardley Arms
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We celebrated Neville’s 65th Birthday with a very pleasant dinner out with Donna & Bex.

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Cheers

4 thoughts on “Magic May”

  1. Fantastic time again. What a treasure ….stunning country and you’re squeezing so much in over the wknds . Love seeing your journeys, photos, and new places explored. Lotsa love

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  2. Seems you’re having an amazingly good time. Although, you shouldn’t too many of these Fridaynight nibbles! Is this autumn season? Lots of love, Loes & Pieter

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  3. This is fantastic, as usual. Thank you!

    On Sat, May 25, 2019 at 4:14 PM Smith’s Journeys wrote:

    > Graeme posted: “We made the most of the fickle weather that arrived in > May. Our home in Taupo was rented so we went to Paekakariki for the > weekend. Paekakariki is on the beach just north of Wellington. We took our > bikes and had a day cycling the coastal route to Parapara” >

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