We are living in a very historical town named Howick. It is a seaside village and we have been blessed to rent a cottage just up the hill from Howick Beach.
I joined a walking group this morning and took an hour walk to Cockle Bay and back with a lovely group of folks from around Howick. Tomorrow I try my first Zumba class at the Uxbridge Art Center a wonderful center right up the road from Howick Beach. I will sign up for all kinds of classes once the third term begins in mid July -- my hidden Monet may yet show itself.
David and I took our first tramp through the Mangemangeroa Reserve on Monday (Queen's Birthday). This is a beautiful hike starting at the beach, progressing through a rain forest and ending in rolling hills with sheep in the distance. Truly Breathtaking.
The Cottage is coming together nicely. It is fun looking for odds and ends to make it homey. The Salvation Army has become a regular stop for me. There is a Farmer's Market every Saturday which has local produce, baked goods, ethnic fair and trinkets. (I love my trinkets)
David is figuring out the Medical system and learning something new every day at the Center.
I will close my very first blog ever with a photo of last evenings sunset.
Let's see if the second time is the charm for the comment. Let me know if this one comes through.
ReplyDeleteThe pics are beautiful - the blues skies are amazing...so different from what you initially expected during the "winter" months. You are embracing the experience - way to go!
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