Today Saturday 16th we drove into Napier, at 12 there was a fantastic air display of prop aircraft over the marine parade and then at 12-30 the parade of cars started . I guess there must have been a 300 -400 old cars including Morris 8's, 10's and 12's. Rolls Royces, Model T Fords, Packards etc . All the drivers and passengers were dressed to kill 1930's style, as were a very large number of the spectators. Peg then bought another pair of sandles. The shop owner...

Now in Hastings by Napier, staying at B&B Hawthorn Lodge - with three other couples - owners are ex UK who spent some time first in Oz. The chap is very similar to Ian G in personality and in looks to Ian's friend. Amazing week-end of Art Deco events. Car rally of some 350 cars with 1920/1930's cars in pristine condition and also a large number of population dressed up in 20's and 30' s US garb. Off to see Parade at 12 and Peggy to buy the set of sandles she ...