Singing in the rain

We’ve travelled quite big distances in NZ, partly to see as much as possible, but also trying to find some better weather.  The bonus for us of rain is that because we haven’t brought waterproof leggings, we can’t really walk that far, so instead we potter around the shops, drink coffee and eat cake.  Which of course are among our favourite occupations.  So on Saturday morning when we woke up to rain instead of visiting Hot Water beach as planned, where at low tide you dig a hole in the sand to create your own spa pool on the beach, we set off back down the peninsula.   To pass the time I started singing, but I discovered that I don’t know the lyrics of many songs.  So when we get back we’re going to start learning all the words to Abba, Kate Bush and for more credibility the Jam. We got to a place called Thames, named by Captain Cook as the estuary resembled the Thames in his view.  This was a one street town, and on a Saturday had half day closing.  Fortunately a lovely NZ art/craft shop was open, allowing me to spend more money, as well as Sola café, a vegetarian place slightly reminiscent of the Treehouse in Norwich.   After a delicious lunch we bought some secondhand books and then set off to birdwatch at Miranda.