We have had a weekend away with the caravan club, up at Himatangi so not too far to drive. Just a short weekend trip, two nights away, so it seemed that we arrived back home before we knew it. It is Spring here now, which can mean cool times along with the warm, and the season often brings blustery windy weather.
Staying at Himatangi Beach
Our club members enjoyed a scrummy morning tea on Saturday when we drove through to Sanson for a visit to Viv’s Kitchen “Food the way it used to be”. We’ve been here before, but it’s a place well worth returning to.
Viv’s Kitchen
This café specialises in Cream Horns, and they churn out thousands each week. But this visit Robin and I decided on a yummy Chocolate Éclair each, and enjoyed every mouthful. The busy staff look great dressed in their “I Love Creams Horns” aprons.
Smiling for the camera
Back at camp Robin went to visit the owners of a Leisureline caravan, the same brand as ours, to see if they were aware of the Leisureline Owners Club, and would like to join. What a surprise he got on handing over our business card when the young couple announced they recognised the name of our caravan, Romany Rambler. And then, Mandy announced that her Mum Heather is a member of my Sew Wots quilting group – what a small world! I popped over to see her a little later, such a lovely young woman, and we had a nice chat. Of course I had to take a photo of the quilt on the bed,stitched by Heather.
Many and her caravan quilt
Later in the evening our group went out for a meal together at the local Cossie Club. As it was still light when we had been fed and watered, we ventured down to the beach. What a lovely evening it was, the sun was getting lower in the sky, and people were down at the beach making the most of the evening.
A lovely evening at Himatangi Beach
In between socialising all the hand work I did while we were away was a little knitting. Worked on a baby beanie, and then on this little blue child’s jumper. A few rows here and there all adds up.
Knitting in the caravan
It was a nice relaxing weekend away, we got to sit outside in the sunshine for Happy Hour, caught up with everyone, and enjoyed their company.
9 comments:
you seemed to have jumped into spring so quickly your winter flew by it seems. So nice running into someone you "know" when camping we have done that now and then as well miles and miles from home.
How lovely to chance upon Heather’s daughter and to have a nice chat. A walk on the beach and a chocolate eclair sounds wonderful, too.
Great weekend away and you made me drool over those Cream horns and eclairs..😋
Sure is a small world and a lovely quilt Heather made....
Pretty blue jumper you're knitting...
What a lovely way to spend a few days. Love the idea of the eclairs.
How lovely to meet up with people who know people.
Lovely post Jenny. How nice to meet with Heather's daughter like that. And what a great spot for a lunch. I've never had a cream horn but love eclairs.
How nice to get a little knitting in between the activities. Beaches are such fun places to visit.
Hi Jenny lovely post ,its always nice to get away,i love your friends quilt. Also lovely knitting i have been doing lots of knitting too,i find it very relaxing.My Aunty used to make the best cream horns,it brings back lots of fond memories going up,stay safe and take care Jenny xx
Sounds like a lovely time away. I am glad you can still travel a little bit.
God bless.
What a wonderful week end trip you've had, and the chocolate eclair sound delicious. We often think that the world is big, but then we experience a meeting like you did, and then the world feels small.
So nice picture you show from the beach.
So nice to get away for the weekend and visit safely with your friends. All those slow stitches do add up to a finished project eventually. Love the blue yarn you are using
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