Monday the 8th of August dawned and all of Bruce
and Pip’s planning was coming to an end it was time for the planned walk to
Governors bay. We loaded up the two cars with lunch, tea and coffee, some
fizzy, a pack or two of biscuits and of course the residents and staff. There
were two car loads. In one car there was Peter, John
O and Bruce and of course the driver Pip. In the second car there was Jon B, Wendy D, Pauline, and Sue joined by Gena and
Angus coaches and Rachelle our
physiotherapist. Angus was the driver of the second car.
We took off on our way
agreeing that both cars would travel the same way. Things got a bit confusing
when Pip decided to take the wrong turn. The other car continued and made it
safely to the starting point. Once both cars arrived was time for a group photo
and away walking we went.
Jon B and
Peter quickly took the lead. We continued walking for about half an hour before
stopping for a cool drink and a tasty biscuit. After a nice rest we continued
walking to the destination of Allandale reserve. We all appreciated the sit
down and the chance to have something to eat. We sat at a large picnic table
which was ideal for our group.Our lunch menu chosen by Bruce consisted of
Bacon and Egg pie, filled rolls and coffee in flasks.
With full bellies we then
made plans on what was to happen next. Several of us were tired and did not
have the energy to walk back so the decision was made for Pip, Rachelle and the
two most able people Jon B and Peter
to walk back along the track and get the cars to escort the rest of us home.
While waiting the wind picked up so we moved to a more sheltered part and
settled into playing some eye spy which everyone appeared to enjoy and the
words began to get more and more obscure. Luckily the cars turned up so our
brains did not become too taxed. Also just in the nick of time because as soon
as we got into the cars the rain started to fall. Overall it was a satisfying way to spend a day and Bruce is
already thinking about his next walk to plan.
Bruce would like to thank the staff who helped Pip,
Rachelle, Angus and Gena for taking the time to attend and to organise the walk
and also to the kitchen staff for the delicious bacon and egg pie!
