Kids on Segway -

It was a fine day and off to the local school grounds we ventured.



Clarinda showing off her Segway skills!



And here's Isabella going for a cruise along the sports field.

Gliding Around Paraparaumu

Aerial view of Kapiti Island

On Sunday, while of the kids were lost somewhere in SecondLife I decided to take a quick glide around. Today I tackled two of the steepest streets in know of in Paraparaumu, Panorama Drive and Riwai Street. A what day it was! ( Just a day for a daydream, just could not get that song out of my head!)

Looking down on Paraparaumu from the top of Panorama Drive

Not missing a beat (or growling if you prefer) the Segway just glode along allowing me the luxury of enjoying the sights and the glorious weather that day. 

Aboves is a view of Kapiti Island, a huge bird sanctuary set aside for the protection of native plants and animals. It is located 5km west of the township of Paraparaumu. Humans activity on the island is kept to a minimum and all visitors have obtain permits from the Department of Conservation (DOC) before they can set foot on the island.

But unlike other reserves (marine or otherwise) Kapiti Island is close enough to be easily accessed, this makes it an excellent place to be able to see birds that may not been usually seen on the mainland. Maybe one day, I'll get to take the Segway there! :-)

Coming down the steep hills was interesting, for some silly reason it is not as scarry going up than it is down.  A quick glide up to the water tower atop of Riwai Street and then back down thru Kaitawa reserve before going home for dinner.

And a song to sign off .............

Otaki Beach

Last Friday we took a trip up to Otaki to visit a teacher at the Otaki Health Camp and School. This gave us the opportunity to take the Segway for a bit of glide along the beach.


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With the x2 kit on gliding on the dry or wet sand was a breeze! Despite the gale force winds and chilly weather we had to at least make it down to the river mouth.

Along the way we ran across this little fellow who immediately took off as we approached! Looked as if he'd been taking a bit of a break from the choppy seas. So we left him to go his way as went ours.

Due to the overcast conditions and the wind, it was hard to take any decent photos, so, we must return here soon! :-)



Got back to Paraparaumu early enough to pick the kids up from school, in fact I had time to spare so I took the opportunity of checking out the little place that sells electric golf carts. More on that later.......

On the way back to the school I had to pass by and visit Dayle at Gold Coast Mechanical (great guys, good service).

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And of course I had to let Dayle have a try of the Segway!

Great day out, must do it again soon. Have to go back and take some decent picture of Otaki!