Scrum time baby!
Napier prison. Oh and backpackers
You may remember that on our dive trip, Nic and I made friends with 2 yanks, and fortunately for us, one of them now lives in Napier on the East coast. Patrick was more than happy to show us around, and show us around he did! We went to wineries, a cheese factory, a honey factory, Te Mata peak which is a lookout above Napier and Hastings, a tour of Napier prison (now running as a backpackers, like everything else in Oz and NZ), and finally a rugby game! The match was really good, it was the Hawkes Bay Magpies (complete with Magpie mascot) against the Mooloo's, a team not far from Napier so it was a bit of a local derby. It had a lot of tries and a lot of Jono Lomu types that I wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley. The NZ chants leave a lot to be desired however, with the Magpies whole heartedly singing
'Come on the Bay, Come on the Bay, Black White, Alright, Come on the Bay'. Oh dear. It was a catchy little number though I won't lie!
Scrum time baby!
Napier prison. Oh and backpackers
1 comment:
Hi there. I was just reading about your travels in NZ. Looks great! I just thought I'd let you know, if you're ever back in Napier or want any other travellers you meet, heading to Hawkes Bay, to relax and enjoy the best of foods, scenery, art, adventure or wine from the area, our tours do this with free pickup from your accommodation in Napier.
Our site is: www.thefriendlykiwi.blogspot.com
I hope you enjoy the rest of your visit! Happy travels!
Catriona McLagan - Owner of The Friendly Kiwi Tours, Napier, New Zealand
(and if friends mention your blog and book direct with me they can have $5 off any tour before 1 December 2008.)
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