Still in Nelson

Well here it is, Sunday and we are still in Nelson. Mike has been coaching each afternoon since Tuesday with a delightful bunch of Nelsonian kids. Yesterday was spent on the water with the racing Optimists. It is a little sad that all yacht clubs seem to be beset with internal politics.
After leaving Derek and Sandra's, with a bag of garden goodies, we drove into Nelson to look for a motor camp to do washing etc. We drove up the Maitai valley to look at the motor camp there. It is just on the outskirts of Nelson in a lovely tree shaded valley. Unfortunately there was no cellphone or TV coverage and we cannot live without those! So it was back to Tahunanui to talk them into honoring a deal with the Motor Caravan Association. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights have been spent in the car park at the yacht club. Tonight we will move on towards Blenheim.
Saw a really interesting act yesterday. A seagull was soaring above the end of the yacht club building and proceeded to scratch its beak with its right foot.

The photo is actually of Picton but I thought you would like to see it anyway.