While at the marae a guy drove in asking for help. The tide had quickly come in and he and his mates had gotten their $110,000 Toyota Landcruiser (cars are expensive in NZ) stuck on the beach. The manager of Toyota was out there and had taken it out for a test drive and to take photographs before its unveiling. He was a bit nervous about my camera and asked that I not publish my pics in the local newspaper just yet. In the local newspaper? Just yet? I laughed because it never occurred to me to send these pics to the Gisborne Herald.
Needless to say my father enjoyed himself very much. He thought the whole scene was hilarious. Fancy getting a four wheel drive stuck out there. But apparently it happens quite often and maybe why the locals keep a tractor handy.
After all the fun had died down it was back to sneaking photos of this child who likes avoiding the camera.
June 12th, 2008 at 2:41 am
I’m enjoying all these NZ pictures. My dad and his pal (mate?) growing up went out to that point you mentioned in one of your first posts there.
For one who’s trying to avoid the camera, she sure looks camera-ready. Love the boots. Hope you are having a wonderful time (especially eating the proper butter)My dad always brings back cheese which we broil on open face sandwiches as serve with green apples. Yum