Foxton pictures

 

We did not take picture in the flax mill exhibition by the i-site as we were having a verbal explanation of the history..but it is worth seeing.

The volunteer also knew about the history of the Flax mill near Blenheim which is standing derelict...the late father of the family wished it to be moved to a museum and recreated, but the sons didn't carry out his wishes. A pity, as it is the largest one we have seen in our travels.

Foxton

 Our rest stop was at Foxton...we had intended to have an overnight there, but the campsite has changed hands....and we just wanted to get to our base!!

It is an interesting town, a Māori settlement where Dutch settlers came.

The  i-site has a good café, art exhibition, library and an exhibition about the history of people here, Māori and Dutch. 

We went around there, and also the flax milling museum beside it.

I will add photos tomorrow if I can...the internet is being rather variable, and I need time to do my Duolingo lesson before it disappears!! (301 days so far.!!!....)