Not wine capital NZ, but close

you know what you are going to say

Here's a quick recap of what adventures took place in Hastings/Napier located in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

What did you do: Wwoofed at place that supplies fresh organic veg's and produce to restaurants and supermarkets in the region.

Hastings Farmer's Market

Tasks? Weeding, planting, watering plants, making tunnels (for the plants), packing, washing, a lot of work with basil and thyme.




Laying plastic rows for basil

He's pop-eye the sailor man...

Do anything else? Why yes, glad you asked. Got to explore the area on a bike (courtesy of the wwoof host). Riding the bicycle across the region reminded me why bicycles are AMAZING!

Bicycle Bicycle Bicycle

Some Bicycle Infrastructure for you

Got to see the city of Hastings (with lots pink banners, pink sheep, and fountains in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month).

Sheepink

Showing off or supporting a good cause?

Also visited Napier, an Art-Deco city noted mostly for it's architecture, high number of cafes, and wine of course.

Sculpture outside Info center



Falling Water

Some other adventures included hiking at Te Mata Peak Park, up to the peak and also mountain biking a bit in the park.

Journey to Te Mata Peak

Look Out #1

Picture Break

Te Mata Peak

Look out there

Taking the rugged terrain track to the top

Along with other wwoofers we went to Ocean Beach and hung out a bit after a good day of work catching some rays.

OB

Wwoofers from all over the world

Take care all,

Cheers

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