We thought Waimate was small. Waikari, which is about 70 km north of the coastal city of Christchurch and, 60 km from the mountain town of Hamner Springs has a posted population of 800. I did not forget any zeros. But it sure is pretty. There are rolling hills dotted with sheep. The landscape is lush with bush that contains both leafy trees and palm trees.
We have been assigned to a batch (rental cottage) at the intersection of Hwy 1 and Hwy 7. It's basic and kind of cute. It's not set up for long-term living, so after our first trip to Amberley (24 km south) for the grocery store, we are still adding items to our the-house-needs list. We were in desperate need of a wash day after our vacay in Kaikoura, but it is pouring rain here in Waikari. That's bad for washing, but good for the region. We had been hearing that scenic areas/walkways were closed due to high fire danger. I am hoping to get out for an exploratory walk when it lets up.
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| Rocking Frog Cottage |
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| Inside the front door of the cottage. Today's rain is tinkling on the tin roof |
Ruben is at the surgery. The clinic opens at 8:30, so he left the house at 8: 35. It's about 2 km down the street. He will also do rounds at the local hospital.
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| Washing day on a rainy afternoon means it all comes indoors |
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| The back garden at the cottage |
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| Main street Waikari in its entirety |
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| Across the road from the postshop in Waikari |
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| Looking at the postshop in Waikari |
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