Taking a rest day and seeing what Levin has to offer,
When I started walking north from Wellington, I could clearly sense that things are changing. The people, the culture and how things in general are “done”. Nothing bad, but most certainly different and I admired this surprise I got out of the trail, experiencing this gradual change in the place that I call home. I am glad to be in Levin today, being dry and out of the rain is a godsend. I am also happy to be clean and warm for a change, sleeping under a sheet, fresh laundry and those kind of little things… LOL.
I had a walk through Levin today, collecting a few things I need for my onwards trip tomorrow and getting a feel for the place. Wow, lots of traffic, and maybe it is because everyone I spoke to said… “Levin: I have driven through there before.” What can I say, well, hmmm, the place certainly reminds me of small town, rural with a train station and supporting agricultural kind of place. There are certainly problems here as well, but show me a small town that doesn’t have those. To me it seems in dire need of planned development, but what do I know.
I stayed out of the rain today, walking as little as possible and getting everything I need for my 4-5 day trip to Palmeston North tomorrow. There is more rain incoming, so I might be a day early, or a day late… depending on what I decide to do Happy that I came here, and happy to be moving on tomorrow… back on the trail.
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40.6310 – 175.2915
5 December 2024
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3 responses to “Levin. . .”
Did you stay at The Rose Lady?
Happy to read you took a rest day after your rough few days..
and that you are clean and warm..
The “little” things “-)
Levin.. Uhmm ya 🙃
All the best on your next 4-5 days..
No, in the picture is actually “The old courthouse” which was the actaul old courthouse and is now a restaurant.
The thing about “The Rose Lady”… is about Nolan Simpson and the Garden is named in her honour. She actually received a Queen Service Medal for services to roses while being a lecturer in computer science. Interesting lady, perhaps you can read on here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/lifestyle/obituaries/5218329/Nola-Simpson-Always-coming-up-roses
Fanks – Interesting read “-)