photo : Tahunanui, before the tourists arrive

Tourists will converge on Nelson from December 26 and the beach of Tahunanui (Tahuna) will be invaded by all those who want (rightly) to enjoy the good weather, which goes against my need of solitude. However, I only need to go a little further, and suddenly I am no longer in Nelson, but in a wild place, where endogenous flora abounds. By the time I cross this small trail and I am transported to another world and I can observe the crowds on the beach from afar while enjoying the good weather.

*first published in 2022, revised in 2024