Castle Point and Waiokino Gorge

 

Thursday 21st December 2023

We went to Waiokino Gorge this morning for a look. There is a very high swing bridge that we walked out on to. We both felt most uncomfortable when we were taking a picture. We got off as quick as we could. We went down to the edge of the river and felt much better. Looking at the bridge from below, it looked an awfully long way up.

From there we went to Castle Point. Eddie took his fishing equipment, but it was a bit windy and he didn't think he would be able to caste out far enough, Castle Point is a lovely beach with a lighthouse at the point. It seemed to be a nice safe beach. Unfortunately it is about 100 ks away, so we won't be able to go there too often. It was a nice day out.

 

Castlepoint Lighthouse

Waiokino Gorge Swing bridge

Waiokino Gorge from the bridge

Friday 22nd December 2023.

The weather continues to be summery, which is nice, if rather hot. We mustn't grumble.

It was 34 degrees between Masterton and Greytown. when we came home yesterday. 

I got a good bit of  gardening done this morning. The front garden, where Eddie has sprayed, has lots of dead grass in it. I pulled it up and found quite a bit of fresh yarrow growing up underneath. I will have to keep on top of it before it takes over again. 

We are getting more customers in now that it is summer time and everyone is on holiday. Soon we will be busy bees.