Over the last 24 hours we've both had a turn at being frustrated over our decision not to plan. We have a monster sized list of fun things to explore and do, and unfortunately not enough time to do them all in. After much hemming and hawwing, strategizing and re-strategizing we think we may have a grasp on which direction to head out in first. So far we have made arrangements to rent a car tomorrow morning, booked a place to stay for the next two nichgs and reserved tickets to a "cultural excursion". Now it's time to go play!
Today we decided to go find a beach to spend the day at. We hopped a ferry to a nearby island called Waiheki. Paradise. This is how we both had pictured New Zealand. Clear turqoise water, a tropical feel, a bay full of sailboats and long white sandy beaches. Upon arrival we chose to forgo the island's public busses and tour groups for a quiet 30 minute hike through an overgrown path to the nearest beach. We've spent the afternoon lounging around the beach and checking out local tourist shops.
The weather here is warm in the sun, but a bit breezy overall. Not quite warm enough for swimming, but perfect for a long nap in the sun! Later we headed back to Auckland and found dinner in a local pub. Auckland has been fun, but very touristy and "city-like". A good place to start our trip, but not a place we care to stay for long.
Me standing in front of the harbor.
Part of the path we hiked to the beach.
My stretch of beach.
What my life would be like if I were a seashell.
1 comment:
Jen,
You'll enjoy that breezy sunshine even more when I tell you about the 9 degree weather you are missing here at home (& a balmy 24 in Pdx)! That's not counting, of course, windchill factor that brings it down to -1 and below.
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