The birthday boy on the footpath next to the river (which is just beyond the bushes on the left). |
Happy birthday, dear Gerry, happy birthday to you!
Most people will probably think "hey, it's my birhtday, I'm not doing anything". But we decided that a nice picnic by the river wouldn't do no harm, especially with a little run to get us there.
Shortly before lunch on a windy Saturday morning, we packed some cheese, ham, buns and chilli olives, plus the usual jelly babies and water, before heading off to the river.
Picnic! (before someone's uncontrollable, unmannered dog decided to jump all over us trying to get to the ham sarmies...) |
The Manawatu River is fairly dry at the moment, as is the whole Manawatu (and other parts of the country), but the walkway is always a nice playground away from traffic. We parked at the holiday park side and trotted along for about 4kms when we spotted a nice area on some rocks next to the river. Good enough to cut our 7km run short there and then, so we settled down and unpacked our spread.
Sitting quietly next to the river amongst trees, I can barely imagine a previous life where the closest nature and peace was some distance away from home through hideous traffic - enough to make you stay at home.
After a lovely picnic, we walked the 4kms back to the car, having the rest of the day ahead for more celebrations.
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