A whirlwind weekend once again. Friday night I got home and we packed for the tramping while waiting to go and collect Jessica from the airport. Jessica had a party to attend and was flying down unaccompanied for the weekend. We had to meet her on Friday off the plane and take her home to sleep at our place before dropping her early at Max's place (Max is her uncle). Early because we had tramping commitments before we had Jessica commitments so we couldn't spend longer with her.
Toby was excited to see her and waited at the arrivals gate. But, oddly, he just let Jessica walk right past. Mind you, she also didn't notice him. Anyhow, I whispered "Jessica" and Toby realised then. Hahah. Took her home and we were all asleep quickly.
Up early and we dropped Jessica off and then went to the station. Mike went to collect the tramping club van and I stayed to buy last minute food from the new World and make sure everyone arrived and was ready.
We drove to Wainuiomata and Toby got McDonalds for breakfast (and tempted others) and then we dropped off Mike's party at Hine Road. Toby and I then drove the van to Catchpool and waited in the glorious sun for the others to arrive.
We left at about 10.45am and got into Paua Hut around 2.30pm.
All the children climbed this tree on the way in so we got some nice photos. Ryan was the oldest (next to Toby) and Sam was the youngest (at the other end). It was good to see Gustav and his mother again after so long. Gustav has just started school.
We had amazing weather on Saturday for our walk in. Toby ate all his tramping food within the first few hours. Funny!
I think I need to get Toby a pack that fits him better. My old climbing daypack won't tighten enough around his waist. And I had loaded him up with quite a bit. Poor wee chap.
Dinner was a huge success. I had just the right amount of pasta (1kg for 7 adults and 7 kids) and everyone gobbled it down. Most had seconds and it was all gone.
Down to the campfire and fireworks. Mike's trip had arrived around 4.15pm and cooked their tea after ours. Another medium trip came in as well and camped outside too.
Only one of us slept outside - so the hut was quite full. But with a lot of kids, space wasn't an issue. Mike slept under the stars and only got his sleeping bag wet from condensation inside his pack liner.
We left early the next morning and were at our cars by 12.15pm. Yingjie took me home with Toby and bought duck eggs on the way. Toby and I had a great omelette when we got home. Yummy.
I veged for a while instead of cleaning up the house. Then we went to Sally and Andrew's for family dinner. Caught up with people. Then off to collect Jessica and take her to her flight. Then home to collapse into bed.
Turns out Toby got a bit sick and I have stayed home today to look after him. The house is now tidier than it has been for a while (since Mum left! hahahah) so not all was lost today.
Still haven't finished, so I'd better get stuck in.
Have a great week.
Love,
Angela
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