Alan and I went to the Festival of Lights in New Plymouth last night. We also wanted to go to the Orchid Show, and only clicked yesterday that it was also this weekend. Because of the Festival there was no accomodation but it didn’t make sense to come home late, then be back in NP mid morning. I rang Flamingo Motel, where I stayed before my surgeries etc, and explained. Sure enough, they had one room I could have. Yes! I recommend them for a cheap, central, motel.
The lights were fantastic but god it was busy. Alan’s sister had been during the week and it was quieter than previous years. Yeah, well, they were all waiting for Saturday night!
We also went to the Orchid Show at Highlands Intermediate – amazing orchids, lovely people and some bargains. Why, yes, we did bring a couple of new orchids home.
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