Parkinson Walk 5 August - Te Matau a Pohe Bridge

Margaret, who organises the Parkinsons' Walks seems to have a direct link to the Weather Man and once again after a couple of days of rain we had a perfect day.

We started at the Town Basin and crossed the river to walk along Riverside Drive to the new Bridge, over it and back on the streets the other side.  Next year there will be a footbridge leading back to the park by the Wave and Waka making a shorter and more pleasant walk.

Yesterday, I went back to the Asthma exercise group that I used to attend.  I stopped going nearly a year ago.  Doug came as well as he was keen to get back to exercising. After visiting Max we then took Sophie for a walk from Whareora Road through the bush.  We haven't walked her for a while as she was having trouble with one of her legs.

After not much exercise for a while I have a very pleasant tiredness at present.

                                     The Wave and Waka Sculpture from across the river

 Looking back towards the Town Basin.  The river coming from the left is the one that will have the footbridge.

Sunshine

It is hard to believe that it is a week today since I took M. in to the Rest Home to give myself a break.  I have had a lot of sleep in that time and am beginning to feel more rested.

Today has been one of those beautiful winter's days with the sun shining although the wind was cold.  I decided to walk the 2 kms to the Rest Home.  Unfortunately, M. had another fall over night.  It is only 3 days until he is due home and I worry about how I will be able to cope if he keeps falling.  Still, at least I am rested now.

After lunch and a brief rest I attacked some plants in the garden that needed a prune, filled the Wheelie Bin ready for Tuesday and picked some flowers - it almost seems like spring but I know that is a long way off.

Now, I will make some pea and ham soup and a bread and butter pudding, good winter fare.