We are nearing the end of the school holidays here. It has been a really good 2 weeks, and as usual it has flown by.
Today we took a drive around the coast, just an hour north of our town, where the landscape turns a little wild and rugged. Green rolling hills, sheep and cattle galore.
The wind was freezing so we layered up and ventured out for a walk along Tolaga Bay Wharf. The boys loved it, Tom treated us to his version of the Haka. I clung onto little hands in the hope that no one would go "swimming". It is a popular spot for wharf jumping and fishing over summer. We will come back again when the sun is warm and shining.
The views are breathtaking, even when it's cold and a little grey.
Afterwards we headed into the small town nearby for pies (with the best ever buttery pastry), hot chips and steaming cups of coffee.
According to Tom it was "the best day ever"................and I couldn't agree more xo
I saw the first pic and thought Tologa Bay - boy does that bring back memories of about 35 years ago!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Must get the family over there one day.
Well that has to be most picturesque place to do the Haka doesn't it!! It does sound like a perfect day. I agree with Tom! xx
ReplyDeleteMy kind of day indeed! That first shot was outstanding friend!! The colors of the sky and the landscape are spectacular! Glad the break was good for your family! And getting some pie after romping outside on a cool day sounds a bit like heaven! Happy weekend to you! Nicole xo
ReplyDeleteMy youngest (12) learned the Haka as part of his Commonwealth studies this year at school. He loved it! He got to do the introductory yell at the beginning and felt very empowered! Looks like a lovely happy family day out X
ReplyDeleteThank you for this comment Penny, very very cool xo
DeleteWhat a lovely outing. Very nice haka! He looks fierce. :)
ReplyDeleteLove these pics, love the holidays when you can bundle the children up and just go where the mood takes you. That first image looks like the wharf is touching the horizon, but then I guess when it is supposed to be the longest one in the Southern Hemisphere, it might actually feel like it goes on forever when you're walking along it.
ReplyDeleteIt spooks me to be honest. Especially when we are right out and the water is so deep. I don't mind in summer but winter it looks so cold and dark xo
DeleteThat first picture is fantastic! Wow - what a view.
ReplyDeleteAt lunch with the extended fan today we all talked about a family trip to NZ…….when the money tree grows! x
ReplyDeleteOhhhh go on! I will pick you up from the airport xo
Deletegreat photos, looks like a great day out. Glad you enjoyed the school holidays
ReplyDeleteSounds like the best day ever! What a lovely lovely outing - school holidays... all over too quickly! Amazing pictures Elaina x
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