Super scenery

The 120-mile drive from Nelson to Westport is full of great and varying sights, starting and ending with snow-topped peaks in the distance.

You travel through densely forested areas, up narrow roads winding to the top of hillsides and then dropping down to the River Buller as it makes its way to Westport.

Stopped halfway for closer look at the water which is clear as can be. Very little traffic on the road, another common feature as we tour around though on a Saturday there is less commercial stuff about anyway. Broke the journey at Murchison and looked on briefly at a bowls match - a popular sport here. Dave

Saturday 29th November 2008

Shiatsu Power

Nelson Saturday market has a good reputation so we decided to sample its delights before heading off on the road to Westport this morning. Dave headed down the rows in front of me but returned looking rather pleased with himself and announced that he’d found another birthday present for me. “Oh no“, said I, “I don’t need another present”, until I saw the sign he was pointing - twenty minutes worth of shiatsu massage. I very quickly changed my mind and took him up on his offer!

I’ve had a little problem with my arm of late and a few aches in the neck over the past couple of days so the thought of a massage was bliss.

Vicky did a great job and if you’re ever in Nelson market look her up - a lovely lady.

Jean