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Hormonal levels are off…

So, we are here in Greymouth after taking a long train ride (more tomorrow on that).

We got to the hotel.

Guess what I suggested?

“Let’s go to that green area on Google Maps! It’s called King Park.”

It’s green for a good reason:

It’s a frickin’ mountain!

What the hell. Let’s do it anyway. All 700 feet from the highway. Bernie is wondering wth has happened to her hubby.

View from bench #1.
Chasing Bernie again.
Bench #2.
View from the top.
Feb 11, 2023

What is there to do in Greymouth on a Saturday night? Not much. We found a craft brewery & restaurant called “Monteith’s” that has a mediocre Irish band thumping away.

Bernie ordered a Brisket Burger. I ordered a Vietnamese beef salad.

Bernie has had two draft beers (she NEVER drinks beer), and I have had a beer and…

A glass of rose.

As I walked back to our table I realized that my estrogen and Bernie’s testosterone levels may have reversed…

David and Bernadette Harris

12 responses to “Hormonal levels are off…”

  1. blossom647 Avatar
    blossom647

    Sooo funny! It looks really lovely but I do hope you enjoy our Kings Park too. It’s pretty spectacular! Unfortunately you won’t see it in the best season which is at the start of spring. All the wildflowers are out then. But I do think it’s beautiful at any time of your.
    You must certainly be getting very fit!

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    1. David and Bernadette Harris Avatar
      David and Bernadette Harris

      Glad you enjoyed that bit of nonfiction. 😏😂

      I was there on business MANY moons ago and recall it looked fabulous. Never got to check it out though, ’cause I worked nonstop. Really looking forward to seeing it this time around.

      Not sure ‘fit’ is the right word. Perhaps ‘slightly less slothy’?

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  2. phatmacvon Avatar
    phatmacvon

    Beautiful!! And David…rosé all day!! Very proud of you for expanding your wine palate!! Enjoy that New Zealand wine while you’re there!! I know Bernie is in her glory with all the great hiking you’re doing! I’d say Bernie deserved a burger and beers after that hike!!👍🏼 Enjoying the beautiful picture from your journey!!

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    1. David and Bernadette Harris Avatar
      David and Bernadette Harris

      Awww, thank you Yvonne! 😊 Rose can be refreshing at times. The wine here is excellent! 🍷

      And you know Bernie well. Lol. She is loving it! I just dunno what’s wrong with me. 😵‍💫

      Super glad you are enjoying the blog. 😊

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  3. Lyndsay Avatar
    Lyndsay

    🤣🤣🤣 Good luck with that!!! Estrogen can be your best friend or a total b*+ch. lol.

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    1. David and Bernadette Harris Avatar
      David and Bernadette Harris

      Fingers crossed I return to “normal” soon. 😏 😂

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  4. Granddad Avatar
    Granddad

    Blue skies, lovely views, puffy cumulus in the distance, and cold beer in the foreground – what’s not to like about NZ!

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    1. David and Bernadette Harris Avatar
      David and Bernadette Harris

      Other than the strange desire to hike all the time?! 😱😂

      I think it should pass on our next leg. Lots of poisonous critters in Oz. 🕷️😳😂

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  5. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    Just be sure to check Bernie for dark wiry facial hair and get her to measure your (cough) “chest” occasionally. Those pesky hormones can sneak up on you!

    Seriously, Dave, this just means you’re very much at home in your fabulous surroundings. Hiking is becoming part of your daily routine. Like brushing you teeth.

    And rosé works any time! So does beer!

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    1. David and Bernadette Harris Avatar
      David and Bernadette Harris

      Lol! We are good so far!

      Me and hiking a regular thing?! Doesn’t seem likely, given that Bernie won’t hike in the mountains (🐻 & 🐆). I will be off the hook! Well, maybe in Cochrane occasionally…🤔

      Rosé and beer are an exceptionally bad substitute for 🍸!!

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  6. Marian Smiley Avatar
    Marian Smiley

    I admit that is odd for Bernie to drink beer. It would be even more odd if I drank beer.

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    1. David and Bernadette Harris Avatar
      David and Bernadette Harris

      Right?!

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