Wednesday - 11th February, 2015; Picton, New Zealand

This morning we woke to beautiful weather, ideal for a long walk of which there are plenty nearby. We decided to walk The Snout, a 40 minute track along the high meandering ridge line the other side of Waikawa Bay. The brochures promised excellent views and there was definitely one from the car park at the start of the walk, but what wasn't mentioned was the fact you need to be at least 10 feet tall to see over the dense gorse lining either side of the track. It was very frustrating being able to hear all kinds of activity taking place on the water below but being unable to see a thing (except gorse).
We persevered for about 20 minutes until the track started on a decided downward slope, not a bad thing in itself other than flagging a steep climb for the return journey, so we turned back. From the car park we meandered for a way in the other direction along the ridge line where the views were more accessible.
For lunch we returned to the usual place, a short walk from the motel. It's always pleasant sitting out on the deck watching the boats come and go.
After lunch we walked along the marina a bit to check out a place we had noticed that had people out on a deck of what might possibly be an alternate cafe or restaurant. As it happened, it was - if you wanted to take a giant leap back in time. A boating club, it was filled with really old oldies (and that is in relation to us). They'd had their roast of the day and there were a number of tables set up for some card game or other with a bit of a sing along happening round the piano. A very very long time since I've heard "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts"  (something from about the 1930s that Lee used to sing.)
We left very quickly.
Hopefully the weather will be as nice as this tomorrow as we have a boat excursion planned.

The Jolly Rodger, Waikawa  Bay Marina