Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Nelson

Spent today exploring Nelson.  After a wander round the shops in the morning we hired bikes from the Gentle Cycling Company and had a great afternoon cycling round the town - very few hills!  Had lunch in Founder's Heritage Park where David enjoyed some beer tasting.  Fascinating park made up of a number of heritage buildings with lots of interesting history on Nelson. 
After returning the bikes we drove round to Nelson Yacht Club to watch the start of the Wednesday evening racing, the penultimate race of the summer season!  Had a chat with the OD before returning to our campsite for supper. 

Sculpture to mark the 200th Anniversary of the Batter of Trafalgar

Entrance to Founder's Park

Church in Founder's Park

Beer Tasting

Cottage Hospital  Founder's Park

Japanese Garden  Nelson

South Street - preserved as it was 140 years ago

Queens Park

Seaman's Memorial near Nelson Yacht Club

Lining up for the start in perfect conditions
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4 comments:

  1. Ellie23 March 2011 at 12:42

    Looks like your hair is going curly Sara. Have you had it cut while you have been away?

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  2. Sharon23 March 2011 at 13:11

    Looks so beautiful, I know of 4 couples of a certain age (ie yours) who are in NZ now
    look forward to seeing you April 17th, hope you're going to be wearing your dress and you Sara !! xxx

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  3. zoecakes23 March 2011 at 14:22

    What happened at the 'Batter of Trafalgar'?! Did they make lots of Yorkshire puddings?!!! ;)

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  4. Mum24 March 2011 at 01:19

    I take it Sharon means my wedding dress - no chance! I have had my hair cut but it needs doing again.
    No idea what happened at the Batter of Trafalgar - must have been a slip of the finger, we had a full bottle of wine last night!

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