So I went away for the wknd, and not with Missie (she stayed home and went for a tramp instead - thanks Doffy), I went with Bridie and Laura to the Fleming bach for Friday night then off to Turangi for massages on Saturday followed by Taupo for shopping and hot pools. Then we headed to Ohakune for Saturday night and stayed at Laura and Teds. First time for me seeing their place so was real glad got to stay there.
The wknd started on Friday morning with Bridie and I going to Stratford for brunch then heading to New Plymouth for me to get a pedicure and her a manicure. Bridie got a pretty pink with one sparkly silver nail on each hand and I got sparkly toes with a silver and blue glitter :)
We then headed to National Park to pick up Laura and had a play and explore while we waited for her to finish work. Although it was rather chilly we still managed to have a blast.
Saturday we had amazing massages in Turangi and wandered along the Tongariro River for a bit before heading to Taupo for lunch and shopping. Lunch was at Dixie Browns (obviously (lol)) and then off to browse the shops we went. None of us went overboard with shopping and were all actually very well behaved and sensible. The hot pools were definitely a good end to the day, well the end before the drive back to Ohakune and dinner at The Cyprus Tree which, as always, was amazing.
Today we had a much needed sleep-in and then headed into Ohakune to play in the park and take photos and then off to brunch and to check out the new season snow gear, cos thats what you do :) Luckily for my bank balance I didn't see anything that was more awesome than what I already have so everything stayed in the shops.
On the way home Spartz achieved his mega milestone of 200,000 kms :) yes I got very excited :) :) :)
We also called in on the Flemings and the puppies in Wanganui as we went past, and always it was a catch up that was worth the stop.
Back to work and reality tomorrow, but suppose thats life aint it.
The wknd started on Friday morning with Bridie and I going to Stratford for brunch then heading to New Plymouth for me to get a pedicure and her a manicure. Bridie got a pretty pink with one sparkly silver nail on each hand and I got sparkly toes with a silver and blue glitter :)
We then headed to National Park to pick up Laura and had a play and explore while we waited for her to finish work. Although it was rather chilly we still managed to have a blast.
Saturday we had amazing massages in Turangi and wandered along the Tongariro River for a bit before heading to Taupo for lunch and shopping. Lunch was at Dixie Browns (obviously (lol)) and then off to browse the shops we went. None of us went overboard with shopping and were all actually very well behaved and sensible. The hot pools were definitely a good end to the day, well the end before the drive back to Ohakune and dinner at The Cyprus Tree which, as always, was amazing.
Today we had a much needed sleep-in and then headed into Ohakune to play in the park and take photos and then off to brunch and to check out the new season snow gear, cos thats what you do :) Luckily for my bank balance I didn't see anything that was more awesome than what I already have so everything stayed in the shops.
On the way home Spartz achieved his mega milestone of 200,000 kms :) yes I got very excited :) :) :)
We also called in on the Flemings and the puppies in Wanganui as we went past, and always it was a catch up that was worth the stop.
Back to work and reality tomorrow, but suppose thats life aint it.
Mount Taranaki showing its splendor as we left
Playing around in National Park
Still having fun playing
Spartz felt left out so he got a photo too
Beautiful sunset
Morning coffee view from Fleming bach
Chilling along the Tongariro River
Having fun in the park in Ohakune
Roadtrip fun :)
