Today we decided to get out about, despite Jo and I feeling decidedly miserable with colds and other ailments. Jo's headache let up long enough for us to head off on the 15 minute drive to Shag Point with a bit of a picnic lunch. Unfortunately when we got there and started walking around the wind caused her a bit of earache. At least there was a transference of pain, although not that far. 

Oscar is getting quite keen on this going for a walk lark and dons his wellies enthusiastically before waddling off on slightly unsteady feet. Having said that though, over the last few days his stability on uneven ground has improved markedly, although he still finds it a good idea to hold on to someones hand.

After the not so short walk we settled in to the back of the car for a picnic, as the rain started falling a little more heavily. Ah the pleasure of having a large enough vehicle to do this. It was great to be able to get out and still not get cold. We'd all started getting a bit of cabin fever after a couple of days here feeling sick, so a walk on the coast was just what the doctor ordered. Luca is probably feeling doubly frustrated because he got over being sick over a week ago but has been restrained by mum and dad.

At least summer has sort of arrived, and today daylight saving started as well. This year some politicians in Wellington have decided that we need 3 weeks extra daylight savings for some reason. But I won't go in to that here!

I have managed to get out on the bike a bit over the last couple of weeks, mainly commuting to work, but that is a great ride anyway; a road many bikers would kill to have as a commute. For those of you who have not yet seen a photo of my latest bike, voila!