Hike to Center of NZ and a weather report ..

Since the kids were in school, Mari and i had some time to run a few errands, drink coffee in relative peace and take a long hike in the hills around Nelson. Nelson is quite picturesque, the clean green ocean on one side and the backdrops of the mountains on the other side. (pictures coming soon, i promise). There are a few long walks close to the center of town, i.e. u dont need a car :)

Mari and I took a 2 hour stroll to the center of New Zealand and then walked along the ridge to Founders Park. Was a good uphill climb and seems like it will make a good trail run once we get in the groove and are all settled etc. The weather out here is quite variable. It has been raining on and off since we got here. Most days it does clear up and allows the kids time to go explore either along the river or the beach or the multiple playgrounds. When the sun is out, its fairly out and you definitely need sunscreen, when u r in the shade, u need a jacket. Kinda similar to the weather in San Francisco.