Drove up Friday to typical Hawke’s Bay weather – blue sky, very little wind and fairly sweltering temps for Wellingtonians. While business dealings were going on indoors I lazed under an umbrella reading a book with 2 cats to pat. Later coffee and yo yo’s by the pool while watching the more active splash about. Perfect day! Filled in the rest of the weekend with walking along the beach, dining at wineries (at tables outside!), purchasing local fruit and veg, eating breakfast at a local bakery (at a table outside!) and driving around looking for high octane petrol (Clive of all places!).

Cnr Victoria & Bond: was Robyn Matheson clothing until mid-December, then was hat shop, as of this week is now Norsewear (TM).