The festive season has happened. 2024 is here. I’ve not written anything for a while but I have a couple of pieces almost ready to post. But here’s a stop gap post. With a few piccies.

Before Christmas we spent more time in the Able Tasman Park plus did some walking in the hills behind Nelson. I bought new boots in anticipation on a multi day walk and they needed testing.

There’s a walk I like to do at least 4 or 5 times a week here if we’re around Nelson. It’s my daily stomp. I cycle to the Botanical Park then walk up the hill to the Centre of New Zealand. It called the centre as that’s where the local area surveying started, not because it is the centre. It’s not far, but it’s all up. Till you turn round, duh! When I started walking in late October it took me 13 minutes and 45 seconds to the top. I timed myself the other day and it took 12 minutes 51 seconds. There was I admit a warm feeling of accomplishment. 

Stand by for more. And here’s wishing you, yes you, a totally fab and lovely 2024. 🍾🎂🍷⭐️☀️😀⛵️