The End of a Legendary Summer in Wellington 2012/13

Daylight saving ended on Saturday, at the close of a legendary summer, leaving Wellington still in drought – but far from thirsty (the bars and restaurants in the city have reported their best summer in years – same with the ice-cream sellers!).

There was only one way for me to mark the last day of daylight saving – and that was with a run on Wellington’s rugged and beautiful south coast. For the first time in weeks there were real clouds in the sky, hinting at the coming of winter and more changeable weather.

Come July, I’m not sure what I’ll make of Santa Barbara’s year-round reputation for blue skies – I reckon there will be a part of me wistfully pining for weather of a wilder kind. The kind of weather that literally takes a person’s breath away and pushes you along with the force of an invisible giant’s hand. Waves that pound with force on the rocks and carry sea spray in the wind to entangle hair and leave salty kisses on your skin.

And so, the last night of a legendary summer was spent reflecting on what has been and anticipating the future with an adventurous outlook. I raised my glass to past, present and future (after my run – felt more deserving of the wine!).