Day 11 & 12: Napier

I had my evening meal at the Indian recommend to me by the guys on the wine tour. It was amazing, the best thing about it was the Mushroom and truffle infused Naan Bread…OMG! 🤤🤤 so delicious. The entertainment was supplied by the young guy sitting next to me with his girlfriend who managed to knock a whole plate of Tikka Masala on the floor!! I could see it happening and in the panic to either stop it or move out of the way I spilt my glass of water everywhere! 😂 Very comical., albeit very messy!

Today I have spent the day visiting the museum, walking around town admiring the architecture, and looking in the gorgeous shops, I have seen some fab boots, but so far have resisted buying any! Although it is ‘winter’ here the temperature is around 15 – 18 degrees, but people are walking around in big coats, hats, gloves, whilst I am in my short sleeved shirt and a little wrap! Seriously I sometimes wonder if I’m from another planet!!

Had a yummy lunch in a great deli across from the hotel, the portion was huge! They are also the makers of the epic cheese scones!

So some very exciting news for my next destination, Wellington. I have managed to get a ticket to see the All Blacks play the Springboks!! I’m so excited. I was really hoping to be able to see the All Blacks while I was here in New Zealand but to see them against South Africa is fabulous! 😍😍 The game is a lead up to the World Cup later in the year, but I’m sure it will be just as competitive.

I have enjoyed my time here in Napier, and learning more about the devastating earthquake here in 1930 and how the town rebuilt and prospered has been fascinating. Although the Earthquake caused massive structural damage, followed by an equally devastating fire and a large number of deaths. It was also responsible for Napier’s and the Hawke’s Bay regions continuing success. This is because the earthquake raised the land up by over 2.5 meters, this was particularly significant around the harbours which has resulted in a great deal more useable and fertile land.

I am leaving for Wellington tomorrow, bus leaves at 7.15am so an early start. Another long bus ride, but hopefully with clear sky’s and fantastic views!

Kia Ora ❤️❤️

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