Wednesday 15th December

I don't know where the time is going. I think I'm only a day behind in the blog and then find myself doing wednesday on friday. Okay not so far behind but alot happens in a day.
We got up on wednesday and started the 'major coverage of large city in one day mission'. We had done our research and made a plan so we were feeling okay about the prospect.
Chuckys Coffeehouse was our first stop. Chucky is about 15m from the Octagon and he makes coffee in his hallway. I arrived and went in for a look without the whanau to just check it out before announcing ourselves. As I was waiting a couple of obvious regulars started to chat about the car that was up the road on The Search for The Great New Zealand Cafe. They were telling Chucky to give away free food if the person came in and that they should go and recommend on his behalf. It was strange being talked about without them knowing I was that person. When they left I announced myself to Chucky and we had a giggle. This guy has the lifestyle down pat with the coffee gig from when he gets there til 2ish, acting, music, surfing etc. A good and relaxed start to the day. He confirmed we should go to Strictly Coffee Company. Interestingly Chucky had been fired from there and yet they are still on good terms.
Strictly was great. Prudence the manager was welcoming and Duncan the owner confirmed that attitudinal (sp) staff were not allowed through the door. We had a good chat and the kids enjoyed playing hangman on the whiteboard in the bored room.
Next stop Cadburys Chocolate Factory and indulgence was had by all. Well stocked up on departure it was off to the salt water swimming pool for Matthew, Ethan and Ruby while Mika and I went to Starfish Cafe in St Clair, the last cafe for the day. Matthew joined us to take the photos and the days mission was over. We went back to the camp and Matthew bbq'd for all. It was a long day and bed was welcome at the end of it.