South Island ~ 4

March 19, 2025

Westport to Motueka

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My camp site at Te Kumara, north of Motueka. With bluetooth keyboard and phone the website is being built. The north coast at Motueka. Looking across the tidal flats at Te Kumara. The estuary. Our campsite is to the left of the water. A lovely secluded corner of Rob & Pen's garden in Mapua. We stop for tea along Rock's Road, Nelson. Somewhere down the Polorous River - taking tea (again). The Rai River. The sunrises on the Polorous River. Early morning; the Polorous River. Probably our best camping spot; beside the Polorous River. Up the road from Canvastown at Ashley's. Beside the Wakamarina River huddling under a robe to avoid the bugs. BAD! Friends. The Wakamarina River. Venerable Javano in a crystal pool on the Wakamarina River. Exiting Havelock - time for more tea. The day's end on Anakiwa Road. The sky darkens... then rains. Okiwa Bay. The monk exchange at Picton. Also Ajahn Kusalo's birthday. Venerable Javano is just off the ferry and ready for the road. Between Westport and Picton. Between Westport and Picton.