Another lovely day in this very sunny area. In fact all of NZ is basking in sunshine at the moment and it is difficult to imagine the extreme coldness on the other side of the world.
Today Gordon and Margaret took us on a beautiful drive through valleys, past wineries and orchards and to the most beautiful beaches.
We went up to the beginning of the Abel Tasman track, a 51km three to five day track which is meant to be one of the most scenic in the country, passing through ntive bush overlooking golden beaches lapped by beautiful blue water. Of course you can cheat and take a boat up the coast and just walk sections of the track. 
We went to Motueka (pronounced Mott-oo-ecka) and Kaiteriteri Beach, all bathed in brilliant sunshine and we finally managed to see a Pohutakawa tree that was beginning to flower.
Lunch (sausages, chips and salad) was in a hotel at Tapawera, and very good value at $8 a head.
Yesterday we went to the Nelson market and spent time buying Christmas presents to take back to the UK. We were impressed with the range of art and craft stalls. Plants were very cheap, especially grasses which were selling at $2 each.
After eating delicious hamburgers from Neville and Chris' hamburger shop, we decided we needed to go on a long walk!
I am thankful that this bull was wooden!
I remember Kaiteriteri beach, Margaret took myself and my friend Michelle there. It was beautiful and so picturesque.
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