I went down to visit Cara my Aunty in Havelock North. I haven’t been able to see her in 2 years for one reason or another.
Finally I got my chance last weekend. My husband used to cry out a lot from pain from arthritis in his shoulder, so after a long wait, he got a shoulder replacement. It is the very side where he was born with some paralysis. It has been very hard for him. Now he is slowly regaining his movement but it has affected his balance and walking as well..
We have been through a medical year and more than just this as well ..but that is a long story…
The fact is, we are in the process of making things get better and they are improving as we go. Call it a challenge, humans often are tried..
So here is the thumbnail of a Napier Marina opposite the “Dutchman’s Frying” famous for it’s Fish & Chips. Each of us got a piece of fish, and 2 famous Bluff Oysters and I insisted on Kumara chips, as they are better for you than potato.
To begin with, a check list lifted the stress of packing and when the car was packed I began the journey of 7 hours driving.
This is our first stop Lake Hakanoa, Huntly in the Waikato district, about an hour and a half driving. We had coffee out of a thermos and a biscuit. I took some photos and resumed driving.
This is Tirau, still in the Waikato district. We filled up on petrol here, as petrol in Auckland is much more expensive than smaller country towns in the Waikato region. We also had my home made ham and egg sandwiches nearby and continued our journey. This would be about 2 hours and a half from Auckland.
This is Tongario National Park taken from Taupo town from the Lake edge. Lake Taupo is in itself an active volcano and here is the volcanic plateau. Nearby was a hole in one game place where people hit a golf ball and attempted to get the ball into the receptor in a raft in the water. I was told divers came later and retrieved the golf balls.
We ate the rest of my ham, cheese and pineapple sandwiches and coffee from the thermos and resumed the journey. Taupo is 4 hours drive from Auckland.
This is Waipunga Falls from the Scenic lookout most people pass by on the road. Most don’t even know about these falls. It took another hour and a half to drive here. It was a good display today as it was taken after rain.
These are the beautiful Cherry Blossoms for spring near Cara’s home in Havelock North. We had arrived about 4 O’clock in the afternoon or near that time. The road from Taupo to Havelock North took 3 hours and I am including our stop to the falls.
Beautiful Landscape, the pictures are fantastic. I hope your husband’s health will improve as soon as possible.
Thanks so much Vidocka, pleased you like the pictures.
Thanks for taking us along. I do hope all goes well with the family.
I think so Ghostwriter but he has cold or flu or virus…We will get through it…
Beautiful scenery and pictures, dear Pamela … but I wish your husband all the best and the least pain possible
Thanks so much Lado, it has been a difficult time…
I also believe that it was very difficult … I hope it is much better now, dear Pamela
The RAM head building pictures were hilarious!
I am so sorry for your medical and more year as you’ve called it. Sometimes life throws lemons at us.
Thanks Doc, I guess you could say it is for the best, but as I am my husbands carer, it can be challenging.
I don’t blame him for it, it is life throwing lemons..
Yes the RAM head buildings are made of corrugated iron and several buildings in Tirau are just like that. You are right.
It is part of Marriage is it not, in the end. We are there for our partner. Good on you Pam!!!
I hope to be able to help in whatever way I can and do my best, and you are right..It is part of marriage, but whether I was with some one who was suffering I would also do what I can.
I think it is also part of being human that sets us apart from mere existence.
my grandfather cared for my grandmother when she got really sick. It was the most touching show of love I’ve ever seen in my life.
Beautiful picture tour indeed , thanks
Thanks so much Witty Feeds I am glad you like it.
The longest road trip by car that I experienced was 10 hours to the northern provice in our country.
Yes, we used to share the driving but it now my husband is not able to physically able to.
Hope your health issues will soon be history.
Almost felt I was with you in your travel. Hope you spent some nice time with your Aunt
Well, one day at a time, thanks for the thought Grace.
Thank you for taking us on your journey! Beautiful pictures!
Thanks for the visit Ileana, glad you like it.
I hope most of this is behind you two now. Beautiful photos Pam. Glad you were able to make this trip. We are all definitely challenged from time to time.
So true, thanks Carol, the healing of limbs takes some time.