After 2 weeks in Golden Bay, we drove back over the Takaka Hill towards Nelson. 🚙

We had heard about the Riuwaka Resurgence and stopped to take a look. This is where the Riuwaka River emerges from the Takaka Hill. 🗺️

The pool at resurgence point and the river was stunning. 📸

We moved on and stopped for a wander in Motueka. Saw this sign and thought - hey, that's a good idea (TAGI)! 💯

Made ourselves laugh. 😎

Lunch at Toad Hall was a treat. 🐸

We made it to our place in Nelson and looked forward to hanging out here. 🤙

We enjoyed The Beths show very much. 🎶

Finally got to the salon...

... and the bookshop. Nelson 'worked' at the Page & Blackmore bookshop in Nelson. Not confusing at all. I was happy to pick this up after reading so many of George's market day observations on social media. Keen observer of tiny moments of joy. 😊

A few weeks later, I picked up a book and there was Nelson again! 🐾

We had heard about a 5k perimeter track at the airport so went to check it out. We didn't find it but did see some military pilots in training. As a follow up, we did find the track when we drove to the airport to leave so maybe next time. 🎖️
 

Steve caught up with Ted from Rainbow Flight Kites at the Nelson Market (we met him a few years ago). He was an avid kite maker and flyer (very familiar with Into the Wind in Boulder) and had been kind to us on our visits. 🪁

Saw an eel in the Maitai River.  👀

Six weeks on the South Island without our car so we added a few things. 🧳

New Plymouth next! ✈️