The arrival in Mapua coincided with the arrival of rain. Warm and humid, the rain looks to be with us for the duration of our stay.
Always great to catch up with friends Cameron and Maria, who live in Tasman Village. The Mapua, Tasman and Moutere area is renowned for its arts, crafts and wine. There are also vast areas of hop plantings. It’s always interesting to visit the many galleries both in this area, and Nelson.
With the weather forecast unfavourable, we decided to drive over to Nelson and check out the art galleries. The Suter Gallery is excellent, with the bonus of a very nice cafe. No purchases were made, but the Pharts enjoyed their day of culture.
