Final day in Waikanae

I had a good night's sleep - sure makes the day more pleasant.
It is Monday 16th of March and the days are flying past like the famous Wellington wind.

Our last day with tante Trees and oom Wim

We have experienced some truly special days and moments here with them.

Today a bit low key as it is a rainy day.

The temperature is great though.

Late morning we are off to do some shopping with oom Wim. We need some ingredients for our meal- Red cabbage, oh so delicious!

We want to treat oom Wim to a coffee - he tried to refuse but we were stronger than he- My argument being " I need to have a break and something to drink". ( a trick I learnt from tante Trees)

While shopping we were allowed to choose something as a reminder of our visit here.

We both chose a necklace

Seeing my grey hair was starting to show - I bought a rinse. Want to keep looking sharp now don't I?

Upon return home we have some lunch and I spend time dong my hair.

Mum and I take a wee stroll in the surrounding area - a native bush reserve. Amazing! So beautiful.
The air filled with bird songs, a treat to listen to.
When we arrive back the kitchen is filled with the aroma of our evening meal
Rode kool (Red cabbage) and hachee ( stew)

A real dutch treat - mouthwatering!

I helped myself to second helpings -
oom Wim is an amazingly good cook.