Looks like that is what the locals call it,
Exploring the town this morning, after sleeping in late and making a couple of calls. To be honest, apart from the wind and it ensuring that my allergies are burning my eyes alive… I really am impressed and like this place. I didn’t have to, but I also ticked of ten TA trail kilometres through Palmerston North today, just to keep my body going and make tomorrow a little easier.
It has a beautiful path next to the river and the weather was playing along well with mostly blue skies with a cloud or two for shade.
On a side note… (my) Ford from South Africa has cleared NZ customs today and I made the GST payment. Another hurdle out of the way, and one less thing to worry about. I was also very surprised with the amount… much less than expected. Yay!
The trail also went through a cemetery in Palmy… the oldest one. Like I said in my previous post, the city council made a great effort to keep the trail away from busy roads, ducking and diving through side streets, lanes and public land.
The picture above is of one of the public playgrounds… a complete mini road network for kids scooters and cycles… complete with pedestrian crossing, street signs and even a fully timed traffic light. Loving this place.
After the trail bit was done for the day I had some admin to take care of. Needed to find a couple of things to resupply and post a couple of things home, after I did my own “pack shakedown” yesterday evening. I also found some nice artwork from a local artist that I sent home, to remind me of my Wellington, Tararua’s, Palmy stint. All prepared, ready to go back on the road again tomorrow to Fielding.
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11 December 2024
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2 responses to ““Palmy” – Day 67.”
Interesting quaint little town
One can see from the structures in the cemetery that it is old – I’m sure there quite a bit of history “lying” there
The public playground is just next level ..
Yay on the Ford – that is all round awesome news!
Please post a pic of your artwork – you know how a love art!
I am not sure if “quaint” is the right word to describe Palmy? The place is pretty big.
I am very happy that things are falling into place with the car as well… one less thing to worry about.
The artwork is on (their) way home to Christchurch. Will take a photo when they are in place. Watch this space.