Stafford Street in Timaru

The last time I wrote about Timaru I felt I was a wee bit harsh on the place. In fact, I was sent an email from a resident who kindly listed all the lovely things there are to do. His list included visiting the Māori Rock Art, spending time at Caroline Bay, going on wildlife tours or spend a night nearby places like Twizel. There were a number of other things that were included in the list, which was very kind of him. However, I did note that most of them required me to leave the city, which seems to negate the point of visiting the place. Now, I don’t know about you, but suggesting I “drive to Twizel and stay the night” doesn’t really sound like a rinnging endorsement for Timaru. It seems more like a suggestion to visit Twizel. Anyway, my point is that having been a bit harsh on the place, I might have to revisit the city and give it a decent chance.