New Plymouth

The river where we are camped

 

Near the start of the cycleway (Bell Block)

 

Me by the interesting bridge...

 

Malcolm on the way back, the mountain under that cloud

 

coastal views

 

historic water fountain in the city

 

hmm, where to go next?

 

Len Lye's wind wand on the waterfront

 

smoothie time!

 

 

We have been freedom camped at the poetically named Meeting of the Waters - where two rivers meet, just on the outskirts of New Plymouth.  There are nice walks in 2 directions but the only drawback is we are under trees and it is very shady, we lose the sun early.

Today we cycled the New Plymouth coastal walk/cycleway.  It was a good ride - the ocean views were really nice.  Shame Mt Taranaki/Egmont had cloud covering the top but it did clear later.  There was a funky outdoor cafe where we stopped on the way back for French pastries and fruit smoothies.  The cafe was run from a container, seating was brightly coloured beanbags and deck chairs and cool music was playing....  We sat there a while before continuing.