An early morning walk on the Napier waterfront refreshed and revived my spirits (bit grumpy yesterday!)

Behind our hotel, up on a hill – some character homes.

It was a good start to the day which included a visit to a biodynamic garden which produces creams and health aids and a wildlife reserve where the highlight was seeing two kiwi.

At Mt Bruce Pūkaha Reserve we saw kaka, kakariki, weta, wood pigeons and kiwi.