Solo Senior in the sun

Contrary to my last blog the weather pattern has been one of 4 days of wonderful weather. While at Papamoa Beach I spent a delightful day walking around Mount Maunganui (above)) and exploring Tauranga and Katikati (all western Bay of Plenty).

Then it was off to do a circuit of the Coromandel Peninsula. In the sunshine, the glorious vistas of beautiful bays, forests, stands of pampas grass, kauri trees all created the best photo opportunities. From Whitianga, I did a boat trip of the surrounding bays – magnificent rock formations, especially in Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, caves, fish and a seal sunning himself on a rock.





The only ‘regret’ is staying overnight at the Mercury Bay motor-camp – Hahei Beach would have been a better alternative as it is right on the beach.

The roads have suffered from all the rain though, with washouts occurring every so often. Fortunately there is ample warning of such hazards! In the South Island a massive slip has blocked the main highway from Kerikeri to Blenheim, making transport of essentials into Christchurch just that more difficult.