I called the Canadian High Commission to see if there was going to be any sort of a celebration but the Commissioner was away so no go....
Too bad, it might have been fun to celebrate it in a foreign land.
We had a roaring Southerly storm on Sunday and part of Monday. Lots of high winds, rain and crashing waves on the rocks. These storms come straight from Antartica and NZ is the first land they hit.
The flights were cancelled, as well as ferry service across the Cook Strait most of the day but by 2100 the planes were taking off again and a ferry crossing was made.
We went out with some of Viv and John's friends and they took us around the bays to see the full fury of the wind and waves. Actually it didn't seem any worse to me than some of those lovely storms we get , minus the snow.
We were invited to their home for supper and had a lovely meal, roast lamb again I love it. It is so tasty.
The weather finally cleared late Monday and today it was beautifully sunny. We had another trip on the buses to the shopping center away on the other side of Wellington. But the gods were with us and we made good connections.
The trees and flowers didn't seem to suffer too much and they are blooming furiously and the leaves look so shiny on some of the trees you would think someone was polishing them.
We thought we might get to the Botanical Gardens but time will tell.
I haven't managed to find any sewing/quilt shops but the fabric is so expensive I really don't feel the need to try and find one.
I have gotten my ticket changed when I leave so I won't have to go to Wellington/ Christchurch/Auckland. It was like the tour of the cities. And the gal who fixed my ticket (Viv's friend who works at Air NZ) is the person who handles complaints, like torn luggage etc. so she said she'll replace my suitcase. So that is a good thing!!
It isn't who you are but who you know.
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not much happening for canada day celebrations here either. it's no halifax or ottawa here in the centre of the universe.
it's all about the southerlys in NZ. anna and i saw quite the waves when we were in greymouth w/ marg.
that's GREAT about your luggage. i told you so. hehe. and that you don't have to do the whirlwind tour of NZ either. cities are just cities. it's everything in-between that's better.
happy canada day!
love me
Meanwhile, back on the home front, Jake and I went to the Canada Day celebrations in Eastern Passage, heard the bands, met lots of dogs and walked the boardwalk. When the sun broke through the morn ing fog, it became so warm that Jake had had enough. We went to a nearby Tims and bought him a $1.50 bottle of water. Visited Graham/Patti/Claire in the morning (they were all decked out in red and white) and then we met them in the evening at a nearby ice cream stand. Claire loved her ice cream, and Jake enjoyed part of mine. Oh yes, we ended the holiday watching baseball. A nice change!!!
Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you!
Claire coloured in your latest Nurses Union mag today :)
Love,
Patti
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