19/08/2026
Following on with the day....
So we started off to the location of the clues, which was Sunrise Hut in the Ruahines, a 1hr 45min drive from Feilding. As you will see from just a handful of the photos we took, we started in the overcast and spitting conditions, thinking we may have to turn back.....
Are we all so glad we didn't have to do that as what followed, topped all expectations....
Snow ❄️ 🏔 we could not have asked for better. This topped the whole adventure off.
The evening was a special time for us all to reflect and have some great laughs, and there were plenty of those. I dont think I stopped smiling the whole time we were together. Of course, there was a slight little bit of antics accur involving a colour of pink! The hut was filled with so many warm emotions and such a relaxed, caring atmosphere with laughter in every corner. I could never thank this bunch of beautiful humans for being part of my life.
I wasn't brought up in a loving family where you were told you were loved or you were given hugs or any emotions were shown. In fact, it was pretty cold! I've never really felt part of a family, but I can say these ladies are more than friends they are my family, and I will never be able to thank them enough. 💗❤️🧡💜
In Gemma's words...
There are friends, there are family, and then there are friends who become family 🥰
This has been the absolute best Birthday I have ever had in my 60 years. My cup is not full. It is overflowing.
Thank you to each and every one of you special ladies for all your efforts and incredible generosity.
Words can not do justice to how I am feeling.
Gemma McCaw
Kathmandu