The weekend that was a long one in Wellington

 Hi,

Big news from this weekend is that Janine finally got to Carkeek hut with Mike and Andrew. Huge effort and it must be such a pleasing feeling to achieve that.

Meanwhile, I was busy in Wellington. Thursday saw me ride home and nearly get skittled in the driveway for New World on Molesworth St. A ute was about to pull in, having driven up the road with the bike lane next to it - with many cyclists on it. One of which was me. He indicated. Good work, mate. Paused at the cycleway - so I thought, he can see me. So I continued along the cycle way. And then he went. Like - why did it pause if he wasn't even looking for bikes? Anyway, I slammed my brakes on. Did a wee skid. Stopped fine. He got a fright. Goose. Probably cursed cyclists even though he must have got a licence from a cereal packet.

This gave me a huge boost and I got my PB on the strava segment going up the hill. Shaved 5 seconds off. So happy.

Home before Catherine and Kate got back from their tramp. Walked to Burger Wisconsin and ate in the Plunket park with them.

Friday saw me at the gym in town for a long session with Quentin. Squats and deads. Ossshhh. 90 mins.  Then back to find Catherine and Kate gone already for their day. I got ready to ride with Maureen. Rode to Onslow College to meet her. Then we rode through Johnsonville and Tawa to Colonial Knob. Up the easy way to the lookout. Then up to the two higher tops. Great views. 

Halfway up - hi Callan and Stacey's house!

Views over Porirua

Views to south

Awesome ride back down to Spicer Forest. A lot of trail in the pine forest - over wee bridges and through wee creeks. We ended up in Ohariu Valley and up Old Coach Road. 3 hours and 50 km. So good. I loved it.

Back to pick up Catherine and a quick drive by into town to pick up Kate. Then out to the Hutt to get fish n chips with Sally on the beach. So nice.

Saturday saw me take Catherine and Kate to The Botanist. Kate loved that place. And it was delicious. Dropped them at the airport for their check in.  1pm. Then I tried to visit Kara but she was out.

Back home to tidy and get ready for my parents. Popped down to Bluebridge and they were off the ferry nice and quick. Good crossing for them.

Ferry terminal

New packaging for the Lewis Road iced coffee

Sunday morning iced latte

Chillies coming along

Vivienne

Xxx

Contemplation

So peaceful

Took Mum and Dad to see where Vivienne's resting spot is located. My mother appreciated the surrounds. Upsetting but good for Mum to see where Vivienne is now. All peaceful.

Took Mum and Dad to see Makara beach then back up Ohariu valley to get fuel for the car then home.

Then off to visit Helen and see Iona. Lunch there. Then picked up Maureen from her place and out to see Banksy.

Banksy was really good. He is thoughtful about what he does. And makes you really think about it. Hard hitting stuff in a stencil format. Wow.

Off to Joe's Garage to meet my parents. Lovely dinner. Then droped Iona at the airport and then Maureen off at her place. Saw Dave and his daughter and Jack and their wee dog walking just up from Maureen's place. Nice.

Monday was chill. Run for me. Then a tidying frenzy with Mum. Sally came over. We had a cup of tea then a walk with Mum in Otari Wilton bush. 2.5km. Back to the house. Mike and Andrew arrived after their mega tramp. Had some tea. Looked at photos.

And off to bed. Up for work today. Sunny again.

Parents leave at lunch time. Such a good visit.

Enjoy your day,

Love,

Angela