On the Way by maggiemae

On the Way

The weather was cold and drizzly and the forecast was better in Central Otago so we packed up and set off. This is Hampden Beach where we ate our lunch and watched the seagulls.

Three Good Things;
1. Lunch was a steak pie and sausage roll (not had too often)!
2. Everything went ticketty boo and we ended the day at a Historic Place with a small cafe and lots of engineering museum pieces. In a field alone, surrounded by trees, two highland cattle and a small jumping black lamb!
3. Voted today - closes on Saturday for the same government.
A great place to have lunch .. looks like the seagulls are hoping for some crumbs.. You camped about as far from the sea you can get last night .. fingers crossed re election..
September 21st, 2017  
@julzmaioro You are right, Julia! Drove for 2hours to get here.
September 21st, 2017  
A beautiful beach & a wonderful way to start your trip...Did you share lunch with the seagulls? Sounds a great camping spot.....
September 21st, 2017  
@happysnaps There were a few scraps of flaky pastry, Valerie but they still squabbled over those!. Did not stay here -it was 2 hours drive further inland.
September 21st, 2017  
Oh this does look fun!
September 21st, 2017  
You have a motorhome now? it looks fabulous!!!
I need to make some time for a proper catch up!
September 21st, 2017  
What fun. Hayes engineering is pretty amazing.
September 21st, 2017  
Good job your wheels didn't sink in the sand! That would have been a worry if the tide came in! Well voted, I have been following with interest the electioneering & all the discussion about the water & irrigation.
September 21st, 2017  
A lovely place to stop for lunch with those lovely waves lapping at your door . Look as if you have lots of hangers-on hoping for a share of your lunch !! Enjoy your adventure !!
September 21st, 2017  
Now I see - it isn't a van, it is a bus! Glad I don't have to drive that but it must be great to tow your home wherever you fancy. And you have the beach to yourself.
September 21st, 2017  
On the road! A lovely spot to stop for lunch with a beautiful view! Have fun!
September 21st, 2017  
Gorgeous ocean view and seagulls to keep you company.
September 21st, 2017  
Looks like you chose a lovely spot for lunch, the gulls like it too.
September 21st, 2017  
A wonderful beginning in your RV travels! Keep a journal, trust me, you will be glad you did. Smile.
September 21st, 2017  
I'm so excited for you that you were already on your trip. This looks like a beautiful place to stop for lunch
September 22nd, 2017  
Great shot and composition...nice colors
September 22nd, 2017  
Now you can go anywhere with all the comforts of home!
September 22nd, 2017  
Such a beautiful beach! Great capture!
September 22nd, 2017  
Looks like a fabulous place to stop. Hope the weather is kind to you.
September 22nd, 2017  
Great place to park- I guess you move before the tide comes in! Love that phrase "tickety boo"! It reminds me of my professor from NZ who loved the phrase "higglety pigglety".
September 22nd, 2017  
@olivetreeann We are actually up on a grassy ledge here, Ann - the waves would never reach us!
September 22nd, 2017  
@grammyn Its most always beautiful where we decide to stop, Katy! Except when we have to stay on the back yard of a hotel or building.
September 22nd, 2017  
@redy4et ...and I haven't even got a vacuum!
September 22nd, 2017  
Enjoy looks fabulous
September 22nd, 2017  
What a great place to stop and park! Beautiful.
September 22nd, 2017  
Awesome shot
September 22nd, 2017  
Lovely view!
September 22nd, 2017  
nice scene
September 22nd, 2017  
Oh, such fun to be on the road again!! Wish we could get this close to the water when camping on this country. Too many other campers around.
September 22nd, 2017  
@aglennc There are a lot of campers in school holidays here but not at this time year - best time to travel!
September 22nd, 2017  
Great shot
September 22nd, 2017  
Lunch on a beautiful beach, how wonderful! Great shot with all the gulls
September 23rd, 2017  
This looks like a marvellous way to go travelling xx
September 25th, 2017  
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