Rock and swirl

Headed away a little after 10.00am but didn't get far as the journey through Greytown piqued my interest.  Had a wander up and down the main drag and the thing that struck me most was how utterly unique the shops here are.  There's a noticeable absence of the usual High Street chains but instead there's a wealth of boutique-style art outlets, craft outlets, cafes, gift shops, antique shops...........it was such a pleasant surprise to browse things that were so very different.

Onward then to the least favoured chore - the dump station visit. Yay. I'll say no more.  

Martinborough was the next stop along the way where I stopped to pick up a few supplies at what has to be the biggest, best stocked and most interesting Four Square supermarket I've seen.  I think it may be the main supermarket for the whole town which helps to explain the stock variety - again it appears that this town doesn't have any 'regular' High Street supermarket chains.  I wonder whether my observations are purely random or whether there's any significance in the High Street chains apparently deserting the Wairarapa?

Anyway, my chosen stopping spot tonight is a wee parking spot about 5kms from Ngawi on the Southern Wairarapa coast.  It's good to hear the sound of the sea again.  Think I'll sleep well tonight.