Slumming it in a "holiday park"



The portents for the day were not good with rain and showers predicted for much of the day whether we were in Picton or Nelson.  We were hoping that the rain would arrive and that would be it for our time away as cycling in the wet is not that pleasant. 

While we loading our bikes the host came out and we were able to have a chat with her.  She was lovely and interesting.  She had moved from Christchurch about six years prior and had made Picton her home creating a community that she felt in engaged with.  She worked as a nurse at Wairau Hospital and seemed fully engaged with her work. 

 A coffee stop was next at my favourite Picton café situated opposite the foreshore.  When we arrived it was quite warm and then suddenly the clouds came over and the perceived temperature dropped,  By then the coffee had been consumed and we left in a persistent drizzle that continued until we got to Blenheim where it was warm and blustery without a shower in sight.   We had some lunch there before driving to Nelson.  Intermittent rain continued through Pelorus Bridge, Rai Valley before it became fine as we drove over the Whangamoa Hill.  

Our accommodation was at the Richmond Motels and Holiday Park.  Our friend Rob was staying there as well.  I was not sure what it would be like given it was significantly cheaper than other options.  I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was clean, comfortable and reasonably spacious.  So much so that I was able to cook a reasonable dinner for all three of us.  

The predicted rain held off until we went to bed. 


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