28th February
Wonderful sunset last night. First for quite a while.
Day 6 of Ian having Covid, another positive result. Freedom was not yet to be then. Getting desperate for water and the loo had to be emptied, we drove to the dump station. Only about a mile or two we felt secure about not meeting anyone. But then a call came in. It was the NZ health clinic. They have been brilliant in the text messages and advice throughout Ian's Covid days, this time they wanted a proper conversation. I could hear Ian express surprise, in fact his whole deminer changed from being downhearted to a sudden uplift of spirits. What he told me was baffling. As it had been almost a week since getting Covid, he was now deemed fit to socialise with whomever he wanted. Apparently tests have been done on this new variant XBB.1.5 (Kraken) which showed positive results could show up up for 10 days but many people would no longer be infectious to others after 5 days. So a very jubilant Ian did no more than book the tour he had wanted to do for a while and that was to go to the Weta Cave.
Most folk looking up Weta will find a very large grasshopper type insect. Weta Cave is actually a workshop showing incredible artefacts from the world of film, Lord of the Rings and Hobbit to name but two. Tours are available and we managed to get onto one at 1.30 tomorrow afternoon.
So a very relaxing afternoon was had. Friends from the UK popped over to see us, a very short visit. as they had their very pregnant daughter with them. No hugging was allowed! With low tide rapidly approaching a walk along the shore line to a cluster of rocks which looked promising for rock pools.
Walking back we found shells, or rather what looked like shells, and we set about finding as many as we could. My plan is to make them into earrings and a necklace. I have just the friend Sue that could do it, all I have to do is ask very nicely.
Oh, and this photo was taken with that small red waterproof camera. I didn't think it too bad considering.
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6 comments:
WOW!!!!! Those closeups are fantastic!! What breed and model is this waterproof camera of which you speak?
Good to hear that Ian has been released from purgatory too!
Hi Dave,
The camera is an Olympus Tough 2.1m (7ft) shockproof & 15m (50ft) waterproof TG6 Here is a link
https://asia.olympus-imaging.com/product/compact/tg6/index.html
Hello, absolutely fabulous campsite right next to the ocean and the rockpool creatures were spectacular, thanx for sharing.
I think your new unique 'jewellery' should look good too.
Also glad that Ian has his freedom to roam back, looking forward to seeing your next escapade now.
Ann Makemson xx
So when are we going to see you?
Photos are brill, by the way!
Mxx
Lynda
Looks amazing as ever Irene. It's such great news about Ian ,so you're free to fly to Oz. Not too long now before we get to see you both. Golden weddings to celebrate. Love to you both. Lynda and Tony xx
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