Finally fine weather

We can see the sea! Our first few days in Dunedin were rainy, very windy, cold and steep. Still steep–we're rediscovering calf muscles–but the weather has turned so we are getting summer sun. The views are incredible. Gill has been wonderful. She's helped us get settled with a big grocery stockup trip to Pac n Save. On Saturday, she introduced us to the farmer's market at the train station which was fascinating. Loads of local cheese, venison, baking, veg, fish, lamb kebabs mmm. We had a walk around the university, but it's closed for summer holiday. Then we drove out to Port Chalmers which is out toward the inlet of Otago Harbour. Today, we're heading off for a drive (it's Gill's birthday) to Oamaru 2 hours north along the coast for lunch at Riverstone . We've done the washing; Karin has renewed her nagging about getting an outdoor clothesline at home. Nothing like fresh air dried clothes and towels. We've picked up a few bits and pieces at the op shop, and have started thinking about getting some work done. We bought a basil plant that Jim potted and it's thriving in our great sunroom overlooking the harbour. Jim's cold is much better so it's sunny all the way around.