Another lovely comfy bed and substantial continental breakfast. Picked up a couple of items at a supermarket on our way up to view the Cathedral. We had a good wander inside this lovely, gracious and peaceful building and had a brief drive around Nelson before heading on our way. Nelson gives the impression of being a particularly pleasant place to live. Next stop was at Hoglund Glass near Richmond. The artisans here produce the most beautiful art works in glass. A delight to view. Morning tea was enjoyed at the tiny hamlet of Mapua at The Naked Bun coffee shop. Expensive at $4.80 a cup! But very good coffee.
Finally arrived in Kaiteriteri at 1 pm. Fish and chips on the golden beach for lunch. Hot and fresh. We booked on Dave's coffee cruise to Split Rock leaving at 2.30pm. Booked into Torlesse Motel in a 2 bed apartment which is spacious, comfortable and clean. Back to the boat. A glorious day, blue skies, no wind, and warm weather. Perfect for a leisurely boat trip up the coastline of the Abel Tasman National Park. Such a relaxing perfect way to spend an afternoon. Pretty scenery, birds, kayakers etc. Dinner tonight was a pizza for us, a hamburger for John and fish and chips for Julie, all eaten at a table on the edge of the golden beach with the sun on our backs and the shimmering water in front. Delicious.
Split Rock Kaiteriteri
Kayakers, Abel Tasman National Park
Typical shore view, Abel Tasman Nat Park from Dave's boat
The pipe organ in the Cathedral
Interior of the Cathedral
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