the gentleman Rue

The last couple of days I've been riding Rue. He's bigger than any horse I've sitten on before. But he's a gentle giant. Even though I lost my balance when he decided it was easier to trot up the step hills than walk he has never given me a reason to be scared. It's been a pleasure that will continue a few more days.

By the faultline

Today I had no work. So I went for a walk across the paddocks up to the faultline. It's massive. Even bigger in reality than what it seemed on TV. I haven't seen what it looked like before the earthquake, but people have told me it was just normal grass clad hills.



It makes you understand why New Zealand is so hilly. I had a beautiful day and enjoyed the scenery. Here's Clarence river:

Sunrise

Sorry for being quiet!
We had a very windy night and I lost internet access, now it's back :-)

I've just been down to the beach and watched the sun rise.

Grattis på födelsedagen Ellen!

Idag blickar jag tillbaka och i fjärran. Mina tankar stannar till i min födelsestad hos min kära lillasyster. Hoppas du har det bra Ellen! Gott nytt 25:e!