November 2011 - 2012
We bought 235 Church Bay Road, Waiheke Island, in November 2011. In the 12 months since we bought the section we have headed out to the island about once every six weeks or so to sit on the land, make sure the lawn mowing has been done and to remind ourselves that it really exists. Sometimes, sitting at work or rushing around with our regular lives, it's hard to connect with the idea that 235 Church Bay is actually ours, and to feel like we are on a path - but the moment we step on the ferry the excitement starts building and doesn't stop.
Let me show you the seasons as we have seen them so far:
Summer 2011
Daybreak on the section
Protecting the vines
Autumn
Winter
Spring 2012
sunset
The first cut - feels so invasive!
Cabins on the truck
...and in place on the section November 2012
You might think it never rains on Waiheke - well not as much as on the mainland maybe, but not never...it's just that we have been slightly less inclined to head over when it's hosing down with rain outside, but now that we have some cover on the section, you might see a couple of gloomier weather shots! Once through the seasons of the first year, and we are just taking baby steps. This week the non-permanent (hello council!) decks are being built, the power is being connected and the worm farm loo is arriving. This weekend will be our first night sleeping over in the cabins - can't wait!!!! From here on in it's architect's plans, council consents and the hard work begins. Bring it on!
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