Next to Napier in Hawke's Bay on the east coast of the North Island. Home of fine wine, art deco galore and Chris, a friend from Horizons missionary days who I'd not seen for a good few years. Stayed with her for a week and between us, we had a leisurely time with her recovering from an operation and me in latter trip flagging stage. So, twas a week of late mornings, coffee and chat, cafe lunches and pootling about taking in Napier and its environs. Did a bit of wine tasting, forest walking, spa soaking, harbour viewing, film watching and socialising with various of Chris's friends. On the last day I did another of my epic cycles to a town called Clive where the annual Hopepa fair was happening. A real crowd puller with all
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