Saturday 18th
We spent the morning looking at properties for rental. Bhavni found one she liked and called me over to see it so this was definitely a possibility. It was around 11.30am when we left home again, we drove to Drury, but there was no flying taking place as the field was soaking wet. So we concocted a plan and drove to the Hunua ranges, just a little to the east. The first place we saw was the Hunua Falls which was quite impressive – we just had to wait for a tourist bus crowd to dissipate. We had a little walk around the area – not wearing our proper shoes. After we drove to the closest of t he reservoirs in the ranges and admiring the views found a table and had a very late lunch.
Instead of going directly back we went via Clevedon where we stopped for a coffee then to the coastal road where we had some beautiful beach views and Bhavni did some shell collecting. Eventually we drove past Beachlands and Botany Downs before getting home.
Sunday 19th
I finished booking a new flight for Bhavni and I from Queenstown to Auckland with Jeststar for our November holiday changes, then we went for a trip to Sandringham (it had been quite a while), where we bought some rice and other items as well as banana crisps which we had not eaten for a long long time. The next stop on out agenda was to Newmarket whee we bought some shoes each, and some decent rain proof jackets for our trip in November. While shopping Sue called and invited us around for coffee, so we quickly got home and went over.
It was rather pleasant – we spent a couple of hours there, talking about Fiji and surprising her with where we had already been in New Zealand over coffee and wine. When we got home we did some cooking and housework.
Friday 24th
After about 2pm (taking a late break at work) I went with Bhavni to pick up a rental van from Parnell, which we drove to Phil’s house, loading up some furniture then dropping it home. Bhavni left me at work, collecting me after 7pm and meeting the guys (well Quentin and Nathan).
Saturday 25th
Leaving by 9am we went to Phils house again for the second pickup of stuff, getting there for 9.30. They were a little unorganised – considering that they were vacating the house, but it still looked like a mess. Well Phil and I loaded up most of the stuff into the van, before he rushed out to try to sell his car. We dropped of the items back at home then after lunch dropped of the van. As we were in the region parked in Parnell and had a walk around, stopping at the chocolate cafe where we had (as the name suggests) chocolate drinks. In the evening we ordered pizza.
Sunday 26th
A little trip to Sandringham for a few more items, then a little walk in Cornwall Park (it stated to get a little chilly), before home as Bhavni had a night shift. Peters daughter came to drop Peters car back after driving it over the weekend. (Peter is the owner of the house we are in)
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