Mid September - Wairarapa

Went over the Rimutaka range this weekend to go to one of our favourite places – the Wairarapa –  we stayed at the Far Pavilion; owned by Dave and Maggie Jeffries. It is gorgeous, so welcoming and warm, with stunning views over the Tararuas. It is the only bach we’ve been to twice and we’ll definitely return. It is also doggy friendly, which is a bonus.

We went for long walks with Folly, watched rugby (go All Blacks, poor Japan!), ate lamb and cheese, drank nice wine; went to Moore Wilsons more times than we should (is that why it is called Mo-re Wilsons?!).  Addictive that place.

Ed’s work is getting very busy and he is working on a difficult project so weekends like this - utter relaxation – are needed.

Loving returning to Wellington.  Only enthusiasm at entering the Hutt valley, passing Petone, as the sun sets over Soames Island and the unusually still harbor sea glints.   Arriving home to watch the sun set, it’s a good life here.

Monkfish for dinner, a lovely bottle of  the 3^rd man Sauv Sem; Folly is asleep again and seems a very happy doggy. 

We bought a car!   A jeep. 

More pics of Folly the dog with her ears in the air!

And an intrepid Eduardo and Folly cross a river in the Taurauas!

Inside of our bach

lamb, lentils and spinach. mmmm.

View from the bach 

  We know that Folly loves open spaces so drove down the west side of Lake ferry, I expected to see people sailing, fishing, jet skis but nothing.... no paths.... nothing.   Stunning empty - few sheep of course - countryside.  We continued along the road to the 'Ocean beach', where we spent a good few hours running along the beach.

Folly with a stick in her mouth; yes, a stick.   This is not a dog that usually enjoys fruitless human provoked games but with a little encouragement she happily chased and retrieved a stick, once.  She also found enough confidence to chase after a small song bird and a number of bumble bees.