The North Island family have flown home again but while they were here we went for a walk through the newly opened Chain Hills Tunnel walking and cycling track on one of our sunny summer days. They've been few and far between so we make the most of them when they come about.
I was wanting to walk through it and was thrilled when granddaughter Chloe rang to see if I wanted to join them, I didn't want to go by myself. She said 'Mum will be by to pick you up in a few minutes'. So I grabbed a quick snack for lunch, a glass of orange and then we were away.
When we arrived at the carpark the kids were already playing on the swings next to the community hall.
Once baby was in her pram we set off. Seven of us plus Sassy, the dog.
It was a couple of hundred metres further down the road to the track entrance then up a slight rise before we came to the tunnel entrance.
We hoped the lights wouldn't go off while we were inside, well I did anyway, but there were quite a few people doing the walk and I'm guessing we all pressed the button before we entered. No one wanted to be left in the dark.
It must have been a tight squeeze for a train to get through here.
No not a toilet stop just the kids playing with the stones.
Out the other end.
And a short stop before we headed back.
Baby had woken by now and wanted to walk with Mum ☺️
A short walk through a bit of bush and we were on the homeward leg.
Eventually the tunnel track will link up with other tracks and tunnels on this side of the city to make a good long track for those who want to make a real adventure of it.
It was an enjoyable walk with family and I was away from home for just about an hour and a half so not too taxing for us older people :)
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Take care out there. and keep safe, there are a lot of weather related disasters happening in the world, from fires and floods to severe snowstorms and land slips.
My prayers are with the people in our North Island and the families who have lost loved ones.
blessings
Diana
