Took a run over to Ngaruawahia in order for Kieran to play in the school Ceilidh band on the occasion of Father Keane's 50th anniversary of his ordination. It was a bit of a "churchy" weekend, with our kids performing in the church band and choir the evening before.
While the band was setting up, Jan and I took the opportunity to do a little bit of geocaching nearby. There was one close to the church that took us to the local pa (Maori hill defence system). The pa afforded the defenders a commanding view of the local area, with the river and local hills all being overlooked by the site.
The preserved site, with fantastic wood carvings provided by the traditional carvers from a local university, is a reminder of the turbulent past of this young country.
After this we went back to the church hall to watch the boy's performance of some lovely Irish tunes, accompanied by some lively dancing from a couple of girls from the Irish dance school.
The lovely sunny weather added to the nice relaxing Sunday, with both of us enjoying the walk in the sunshine.
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