The main reason for this trip was to once again attend the Four String Festival at Te Kauri Lodge about 20kms east of Kawhia. I got there too early, so I continued onto Kawhia itself and even their was still too early as there was nothing open. So I got my bike off and cruised around taking photos and talking to locals as I went.
This has to be the best way to scope out a town, here is some of the beauty that is Kawhia
These marker posts are pretty authentic and carved by hand
I visited the little Art Gallery/Shop and spotted this nice sign outside.
I say that Jam is...Happiness!
And also purchased this simple but essential message to wear on my Jacket.
Back onto the bike...
And around the back streets
where I can stop and take photos
Never thought I’d be taking photos of giant Cactus in Kawhia!
A lot of character in this little town
This is a Kingfisher, the Maori name is Kotare,
We don’t have these down in the Nelson area!
This is along way from the Maketu I was at a few days ago
near Papamoa on the east coast in the Tauranga area.
I spotted an open gate into this forestry block and rode my bike down to explore
I biked onwards to the Hot Water Beach, but it’s only accessible for hot bathing at low tide
This is another plant we don’t have in the South Island.
Not sure of it’s name but it’s pretty invasive!
This is Rosamond House a grade 2 listed house built in 1901.
I spotted this decorated tree stump on the road in and biked out to take a photo or two!
One clown watching another clown...being a clown
Now back at the Four String Festival, the parking space was at a premium.
Luckily I got special treatment as I parked in the neighbours driveway
across the road which was nice and peaceful.
This is Terry’s koa wood pineapple shaped ukulele.
He does a fine job of making them,
apparently he has lots more koa wood too!
Another unusual instrument at a four stinging festival,
From the Cook Islands a twin necks option strung with fishing nylon
8 strings on each neck, which makes 16 in total.
We lived, played, breathed and talked music non stop for two days
Marion and Janet working out an Irish tune to perform at the Bunker at Aucklands Devonport.
Marion Burns, a sublime performer in all regards.
Dom holds an impromptu session outside
These couches were very well sat in!
Less than 5 minutes walk was this wonderfull bush
That’s enough photos from me!
Next we head for the big smoke and very specific, terrific traffic.
Till the next Blog
Stay safe, have fun and be creative.
Ka kite Ano
Kia kaha.
Jimu
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