This is what it's all about!
Early today along with my SNL Em, our kids and a friend of Bell's, we packed up our cars with towels, sunscreen and enough food to feed an army and did a very short roadie up the coast..........only about 15 minutes from town.
This is the East Coast of NZ. Even on a warm sunny spring day (or indeed during summer) you can be the only ones on "your own" stretch of beach.
We had such a great time. Splodging in the water, sandcastle making, rock pooling and eating, lots of eating. I love a picnic.
We headed home in the afternoon, kids sandy and tired but excited and happy.
We plan on doing it again very very soon...........
Looks like an absolutely beautiful day. Your coastline is stunning. Loving Spring here, too, we've been beaching it a lot xx
ReplyDeletelooks so nice! gorgeous day and gorgeous coast - fun!
ReplyDeleteGlorious!!! This is just spectacular! And to have that bit of heaven to your selves is just wonderful! It looks like a happy day of digging, splashing and playing! Here is to many more for you all! Happy week you!
ReplyDeleteParadise. Send some of that weather down to these parts please.
ReplyDeleteWe're the same as you Elaina, just began our 2 week school holidays yesterday. SO great to have a break from the school routine. Looks like you've already made an excellent start on yours, enjoy!!! Mel x
ReplyDeleteLooks as though great fun was had by all. Love the little stick wigman/pyramid - very creative!!
ReplyDeleteMaking me homesick x
ReplyDeleteReminds me of my childhood *wipes a slightly moist eye*. When we started school in England a teacher asked us all to write a list of things you would find at the beach. All the other kids were writing 'ice-cream, donkey rides, bucket and spade shop,pier...' etc. My list went 'sea, sand....ummmm'
ReplyDeleteHeaven on earth, how wonderful! x
ReplyDeleteThese photos have made me dream of taking a little seaside trip! Looks wonderful!!!
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Oh I so love the beach! As do my kids! Pity we don't live near one! Beach visits are reserved for trips to Nanas, which I am picking by your photos isn't too far from where you are. Your kiddies looked like they had a blast. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautifully rugged and untouched landscape, we don't get that at Sydney beaches thats for sure! Looks like a brilliant day! Belinda x
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love this day. I spy the gorgeous picnic basket too. Thank you for joining the link up and sharing this beautiful day with us all. x
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