Discovering Oamaru!

Last night we watched as several hundred little blue penguins arrived back on shore after a day's feeding at sea, and scrambled up the rocks to their nesting grounds. No photography allowed.
At 8.30pm we walked along the shore to the penguin observatory, about 15 minutes from our motel.
On the way we saw an amazing sight - several thousand cormorants were resting on a wooden jetty.


As dusk fell, they took off in groups to their nesting grounds.



Today we enjoyed Oamaru - a wonderful farmers' market (where's Delly?) a fun and challenging
children's playground, 
and met a couple of cyclists who had just completed the "alps2ocean cycle trail" - 312kms which finishes in Oamaru (could be a future Henley challenge!),





and visited the Victorian Precinct where all the old buildings have been lovingly preserved.

Del couldn't resist sitting on a Penny Farthing! An old biker on an old bike!
This afternoon we'll be resting up and preparing for tomorrow's run.


It starts with a slow walk (heave) up this steep hill! And more hills to come we've been told. 

                                                                    Wish us luck!!

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  1. Wendy CraigFebruary 13, 2021 at 8:25 PM

    Lovely to see this post as we're going to Oamaru next month.

    You' re doing so well, despite the heavy traffic.

    And we see you popping up on
    TV in the Ryman ads!

    Very best wishes
    Wendy and Peter

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    1. CindyFebruary 13, 2021 at 9:40 PM

      Hi Wendy and Peter. We love Oamaru and I'm sure you will, too. Only a fleeting appearance in the ads. Surprised anyone recognized us. Off again tomorrow.

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  2. Harry WhorwoodFebruary 13, 2021 at 9:03 PM

    Clearly no fish left in the sea. Amazing sight, and good luck.

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    1. CindyFebruary 13, 2021 at 9:41 PM

      Prepared for lots of walking tomorrow, Harry!

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