The timing wasn’t the greatest! My cousin, Edward, and his wife, Annita, were vacating their house in Waitara, near New Plymouth, and moving to the new one they bought in Masterton. All their stuff to be moved the following morning was gathered together in one room, while Ian, their son, and his family were already in occupation in Waitara.
Edward is very knowledgeable about the history of the area, the different tribes involved and how they interacted with the British. He seems to have a bent for history, although he teaches Maths and Physics. He also regaled us on the Walthew family history, including the sea captain that nobody used to talk about.
It was great catching up with a cousin that I haven’t seen since we were both children – 45 – 50 years.
Cushla, Ian’s wife made us a delicious supper of Spaghetti Bolognaise. We also got to meet Lydia, their daughter who is almost 2.
In New Plymouth we had the best campsite we’ve had so far – overlooking the sea with a view of the port.
After we had booked in, we went into New Plymouth to Pukekura Park to see the TSB Bank festival of lights.. Different coloured lights made everyday things look magical.
Then, back in the motor home, we fell asleep to the sounds of the sea.
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