I’m getting well confused with all the names out here - they are all so similar… so you have Katikati (Bay of Plenty), Kitekite Falls (Piha), Karekare (Piha). And then there is Piha, Paihia (Bay of Islands)….have to say it’s definitely challenging my simple little brain somewhat!
Now Chris and Kate go way back when we first met them in New Zealand during our pre-kids young and care free status 12 years ago. I have to say they haven’t changed a bit - with the exception of now having 3 more in their family and it was so good to catch up - just like the old times. Their house is such a find with beautiful views over the reservoir and the kids didn’t need much of introduction - in fact within 5 minutes they were all off exploring having a little adventure in the mangroves right on their door step, while the adults opted for a far more relaxing rehydrating bottle of beer watching the last hour of sunshine over the river; beautiful!
Sunday started with a leisurely breakfast followed by the spot of fishing on the river...
The kids were in their element and I have this horrible feeling that they are going to feel their lives are so dull when they head back to their pad in Takapuna!
In the afternoon we went to Waihi Beach… the most amazing surfing beach which stretched as far as the eye could see. Really felt we were on a set of Home and Away, just needed a teenage tragedy (forward 4 years) and we’d fit the bill perfectly!
It didn't take long before the little ones were in the water floating over the surf in their rubber dingy, having way too much fun.
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| Mud socks |
... while Kate and I took a leisurely Mother's Day stroll along the 'Bird Walk' into town for a coffee.
The kids were in their element and I have this horrible feeling that they are going to feel their lives are so dull when they head back to their pad in Takapuna!
In the afternoon we went to Waihi Beach… the most amazing surfing beach which stretched as far as the eye could see. Really felt we were on a set of Home and Away, just needed a teenage tragedy (forward 4 years) and we’d fit the bill perfectly!
It didn't take long before the little ones were in the water floating over the surf in their rubber dingy, having way too much fun.
Alas, Dan and I forgot our togs so Kate had the honours of taking the kids out on the surf... debatable really who is the biggest kid me thinks!
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| Sand Dollars |
Kids out of the water, reclothed and warmed up, fed and watered, it was time to say our farewells again and head back to our pad in Takapuna - such a lovely weekend.
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