Pounui Lake - a walk in the mist

The intrepid group

Leaving home at 9am on a Sunday morning, Jenny and I travelled with our neighbour and fellow rotarian Sheryl, across the Rimutaka's to the Wairarapa.  We met up with some 20 others from our Club plus some locals.  The weather was blustery and misty, but the company had the usual high spirits and ready to take on the challenge.  What a beautiful setting.  I had never been there before, but nestled in the shadow of the Rimutaka mountain range, we set off to walk around the lake.  As is the case on all these walks, we exchanged conversations with a number in the group and walked briskly through beech forest, fern glades and past giant Kahikitea's. 

Tom the dog

A welcomed lunch break

We negotiated the stinging nettle and hanging rata vines and there were a number who slipped and wore the mud not only on their shoes!  Stopping half way round for lunch, the group regathered and marched on - with the wind and the mist making the excursion a memorable one.  Young Tom the dog was entertaining and no-so-young Bob, the Conference Chairman and his wife Elaine continue to impress with their fitness and stamina.  A great event, lots of friendly banter and boy that shower felt good once we returned home at 3:45.  We are so fortunate to have such wonderful natural areas to enjoy on our doorstep.  Thanks to Dougal and Denise - as well as Graeme Evans for arranging this event with our leader Peter!

Andre's photos transformed here....

Back to sunny Wellington

Bob the 'tree hugger' and Jen