Last week we went on our first road trip – to Rotorua so I could go to the Aotearoa Great Quilt Show.

It didn’t begin well as we left on the wettest day so far this year and the weather system tailed us all the way from Wellington to Rotorua.  While in Brisbane the amount of rain would have been considered paltry, the combination of very dry ground and autumn leaves meant it caused havoc around  Wellington.  But we had an uneventful if longish drive of 6 hours, mostly in the wet.

Rotorua is like lots of coastal towns in Queensland – with thermal activity and more tour buses!  We stayed on Fenton St – a long straight street that led to the CBD which was lined with motels (think Mackay!).

After a morning at the quilt show, we had a walk around town in the afternoon.  Lots of lovely autumn colours and the odd spot of thermal activity.

Then home again, this time in dry weather, in time for my first Mothers Day with my Mum in 20+ years.   Pictures to follow.