A Visit to Masterton

Yesterday we drove north east to visit the town of Masterton, the largest town in the Wairarapa region. An interesting article said that there was only an increase of 6 people from the 2001 census to the 2006 census.The drive to Masterton took us over the Rimutaka Range again, a very winding road with quite a spectacular view from the top. A friend of a friend owns a local bookstore in Masterton, so we made sure to call in and say hello.

                          

It was quite a blustery day and cool again, after the nice spell of warmer weather that we have had. As usual, some of the buildings caught my eye, particularly this art deco building built in 1938, it houses the daily newspaper headquarters.

                          

                          

The Chambers built in 1892 was the former Council Chambers and Public Library.

                                      

This photo was taken this morning while we were out walking the dog. A beautiful morning over the Mangaroa Valley that has lots of lifestyle blocks while at home in Australia they are called hobby farms.