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 Hastings / Havelock North

The mistress was up early because some fellas were putting a new kitchen floor down. Oh, what a noise they made. We left early so we were not in the way. The mistress found her way to a place her house-sitting people recommended. Oh, my goodness no guesses as to what she found. Another mate for me of course. Where is she going to put this bloke? The usual answer....... there is always a place for a Gnome. 

The potting shed cafe at a garden center is where she was supposed to be heading. She was informed that a lovely young lady would be there and looks after her customers really well. The mistress was most impressed, and of course, got chatting. Hey, she tried to match-make the mistress, with her dad. Ummmm she didn't get my permission first.

Instead of her usual cup of tea she got an iced peach tea. Presented beautifully.

Iced peach tea with flowers

Such a nice touch and she went to a lot of trouble for my mistress. She liked her smile and told her about our holiday. This young lady couldn't wait to look at the blog. The mistress left a few more cards for her as we were famous, and she liked having famous people visit her cafe.

Then we cruised off to Cornwell Park to see a Japanese garden which pleased the mistress no end. Very calming and peaceful. Sounds like we will be going back there before we head home. Somehow, I think she will be back at that coffee shop too.

Cornwell Park

As you can see she loved this place, and am sure we will be back soon, because the glass house was closed and full of flowers.

This afternoon I got some peace and quiet in the car while the mistress played croquet. She won both games and got most but not all goals. So, I think she is chuffed with herself.

Being a nice day, we went to another place recommended by others. Te Mata Peak. 380-degree views of Havelock Hastings and Napier.

Further up Gisborne coast. I reckon we will be back here too as she loved this place.

She loves these grouped together

When we got home the mistress helped the family put all the furniture back. You should have heard them all, huffing and puffing. 

Tonight, I had some more peace, because I had the house to myself while they all went out for dinner.