Visiting the South Coast

I am currently based in Riverton for a few days. The rough weather is restricting stone collecting. Had a brief visit to Gemstone Beach yesterday morning, where the waves were powerful and it was not possible to get past the Taunoa Stream. Made another quick trip to the Back Beach at Riverton late yesterday afternoon and found some nice fossil worm cast stones with the help of my sister Helen. Weather is windy and cold, and a storm this morning prevented a planned trip to the Orepuki area, but it will improve, hopefully…

Gemstone Beach on a rough day

Gemstone Beach on a rough day

Back Beach, Riverton, on a rough day

My sister Helen collecting stones at the Back Beach, Riverton, on a rough day

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Retired Academic, male, living in the New Zealand countryside near Whanganui with his wife as well as Jasper the dog, Fluffy the cat, Dancer and Penny, the horses, and a shed half-full of stones. Email john.tumblestone@gmail.com. View all posts by tumblestoneblog