River boat, Wanganui River

I spent a lovely morning down at what was Hatrick's Slipway, looking across at this old river steamer. The weather was decidedly dodgy, but never really came to much. The occasional shower threatened, and the reflections in the river also came and went. I had my cousin for company, and that was delightful. Carol has been following my painting career for many years, and it was good to be able to share a plein air moment. Tomorrow I begin to travel North. The Rangitikei river. The mountains of the central plateau. Lake Taupo. Nom, nom, nom...


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