Lyttelton by maggiemae

Lyttelton

We parked by the roadside in a parking spot and walked along to the restaurant where we were meeting friends. Unfortunately this spot was on the road to the Port and being a very busy port, there were huge truck and trailer units speeding down the road - about every few minutes - and - all through the night! Not much sleep.
In the morning, being Saturday there was a popular market and a car had parked right behind our van locking us in! We called police - not interested unless it was a stolen car - called the Council who then called the Parking Services.
In the meantime John had got into this car as it was unlocked but the steering wheel was locked. We were able to push it further back allowing us out. The Parking men came and as they couldn't ticket the car as it was, we put the car back in the original position. Photos then taken and a tow truck organised!
Three Good Things:
1. The market was super - fresh veggies and fruit and warm crusty bread.
2. Lunch by a park was tender radishes, red tomatoes and crusty bread made from kumara.
3. Changed the noise problem for another. Our next Camping park had a huge hedge and very soon we found out why. The train comes right beside the camp! Not very often though.
Such a beautiful place.
March 30th, 2019  
Great view and capture.
March 30th, 2019  
Beautiful view...........love the fog on the mountain top!
March 30th, 2019  
There's a beautiful flow to this image. My eye is drawn down the street and up to the misty mountain top.
March 30th, 2019  
You intrepid travellers ! Hope you will have a better night's sleep tonight ! :)
March 30th, 2019  
What a story! I'm enjoying your travels. Hope the idiot who parked you in got a hefty fine. Haven't tried bread made from kumara, but would love to.
March 31st, 2019  
Pretty view but probably not worth all the trouble it caused you! I hope the next camp site is a truly quiet one.
March 31st, 2019  
Glad John was able to solve the problem since no one seemed to want to help you out. Motor home adventures. I enjoy your stories along the way.....wonderful capture
March 31st, 2019  
Great scene with that misty hill in the background
March 31st, 2019  
Wow! A wonderful view you have captured & I so like to hear of your experiences.
March 31st, 2019  
Nice scene! Those houses on the top must have a great view.
March 31st, 2019  
This is a beautiful scene, and your narrative was quite interesting! Hard to imagine what someone was thinking to park right behind you -- nice that you managed to get the situation handled. It sounds like you are certainly having an adventure this trip!
March 31st, 2019  
@beryl Somehow we managed to swap trucks for trains (right next door) and planes - on the flight path!
March 31st, 2019  
Lovely view of quaint little Lyttelton. You are having such fun.
March 31st, 2019  
Great shot of this lovely little town. Sounds like you were partly having a great time. the rest is easy to forget ;-)
March 31st, 2019  
Wonderful :)
March 31st, 2019  
Beautifu capture of this wonderful scene. The mountain looks like it is rising up to capture the clouds.
March 31st, 2019  
Bep
I love the huge mountains!
March 31st, 2019  
beautiful scene in your photo and an entertaining story of your experiences!
March 31st, 2019  
Some interesting views, l imagine, from these hillside homes. Never a dull moment on your travels;-)
March 31st, 2019  
What a palaver! Glad you got t sorted. It looks a busy kind of place.
March 31st, 2019  
interesting view a fav
March 31st, 2019  
Oh that would of been frustrating ... pleased it got sorted .. Lyttleton is such a cool place .. like the misty hills...
March 31st, 2019  
This is such an interesting shot - it's so unEnglish!
March 31st, 2019  
Gotta say I love the name of the place. :-)
Pitty about the noise...
March 31st, 2019  
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