1. Why doesn’t the gas cook top light when attached to auxiliary power?
Answer - because the auto starter things only work when connected to mains power.
Solution – get matches (and the auto starter things don’t always work when on mains either!)
2. Why isn’t the tap working?
Answer – because the pump is not switched on
3. How do I get the diesel cap off to get fuel?
Answer – consult manual then get help from the service station attendant who knows you have to push the key in as well as turn it. And then get help from the next attendant to help put the cap back after I at least got it off!
4. Emptying grey water and black water containers is the price of shower and toilet on board but has to be mastered
5. Feeling enthusiastic about wine tasting at 10am is difficult but not impossible
6. Don’t drive with the step still out
7. Don’t drive off with the power cord attached
8. It is easy to get bogged when trying to get onto a site in Department of Conservation sites this time of year
9. Don’t turning the orange lever when emptying the grey water (shower, sink etc) before the hose is positioned over the outlet
10. Kiwis are friendly and helpful to solo seniors (although they might think that said seniors should be home knitting and babysitting grandchildren!)
I finally got to see Art Deco Napier in beautiful sunny weather that showed off its lovely buildings to perfection. It was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake (7.8) in just two years and was significantly improved, despite the beach front rising 2 metres! Christchurch faces some similar challenges.
So, after 2 days in Hawke Bay, I am heading for the bush.
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