Before long, it was goodbye to Nelson and hello to Wellington (Paekakariki anyway). Once again it was awesome to see all the family, with Auntie Lisa staying for a few days, plus lots of Auntie Nina, Jordan and Nana.
Flynn sorts out the gardening for Nana
Benjy took a shine to an old teddy at Nana's, who he called 'Sleepy' and who came on a lot of our outings thereafter.
Paekakariki's old-fashioned charm
We loved being by the beach and were down there everyday- swimming, building forts and sandcastles or walking
There are some lovely bush walks nearby in Queen Elizabeth park and on this day we were on the lookout for eels that some signage promised
Ah ha!
There was a great little park by the sea in Paraparaumu
Nice natural shot please ladies
Jordy took some serious punishment from the boys, especially Benjy. Fortunately he is a young man of great patience and temperate character.
Another wine Nina?
Flynn's had a few too.
We took at trip to the wonderful Te Papa, where the boys got interactive in the kids' section
The new Gallipoli section is amazing, with unbelievably realistic, over-sized models, done by Peter Jackson. The section follows a specific route as it tells stories from the viewpoints of the featured characters. There was an understandably sombre mood through this area, which the boys were determined to lighten, so we hurried through before they could upset any more veterans.
And back to the beach
We had a lovely time in Paekakariki and were sad to say our goodbyes.
Next stop Auckland.
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