We decided to stay in Napier for our visit to Hawkes Bay this weekend. The weather was a bit challenging, with sunshine and showers, and it was chilly! We stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast owned by a New Zealand couple, Peter and Wendy, who made us very welcome. Napier is a very nice city, the Art Deco capital of the world so they say. We got some lovely views of Hawkes Bay from Bluff Hill, and then went on to visit two of the many wineries of the region. Bought a few supplies to keep us going! Saturday evening we decided to try a restaurant which had been recommended. Well, the smoked eel porridge was passable, the fried pigs ears were rather nice, but I wouldn't recommend sea urchin if you are thinking of trying it. A slippery consistency like that of a flambéed banana, with a strong taste of sea water!
Left Napier on Sunday and got some more lovely views from Temata peak. A walk to the top had to be abandoned due to the weather, and we drove up instead - I was really upset about that ;). On then to Hastings and a visit to Kate's school friend Karen, who lives there with her family. (Derek, if you are reading this, Karen Fisher). Had a lovely afternoon with them all, including the new baby, Emily.
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