Our few days away at Mt Maunganui were very relaxing and we
are now home again.
The Pohutukawa were just beginning to flower – they are
often known as the New Zealand Christmas Tree as they flower during December.
We got to do some walking the day we arrived. I enjoyed watching the waves down on the
beach and feeling the soft sand squishing through my toes.
This is what The Mount looks like from the beach.
We rented a cabin in the holiday park at the foot of The
Mount. It was reasonably full, but not
nearly as busy as it will be when the Christmas/summer holiday period begins.
At the top of the holiday park there is a pretty view out
over the neighbouring Pilot Bay harbour and the hot seawater pools.
The weather did not stay nice. This was the view from our cabin window when
it rained.
And this was the view when the sea fog came in the following
morning.
We were on holiday so the weather was not a problem. We shopped, we ate, we snoozed, we read
books, it was just very relaxing.
This seagull visited us while we sat in the car eating an
icecream while parked beside Salisbury Wharf. I'm sure it wanted to share our treat!
On our way home, we stopped off to see McLaren Falls. This was the first time I have seen them have
so much water roaring its way down stream – usually the flow is little more
than a trickle, being controlled by the nearby hydro-electricity station.
Further up the road is McLaren Falls Park and we stopped
here to eat our picnic lunch.
The weather had been threatening rain most of our way home,
and these gathering storm clouds near Lake Karapiro meant that it was raining
when we arrived home in Hamilton.
Welcome home!
Sorry it has taken me a little while to get these
posted. Things have been rather hectic
around here the last few days.
Margaret 😊
Glad you had a good trip.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you two had time to just be together. What you did was not as important as being together. The rest was a bonus!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that although the weather didn't always cooperate you were able to have an enjoyable get-away.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to spend some time away with your daughter, Margaret - reading, snoozing, shopping and chatting. That final sky photo looks so impressive with the black clouds!
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
You made me homesick. The Mount used to be one of our favourite hangouts. Wonderful photos, even in the mist and rain
ReplyDeleteSorry Linda. I hope you are able to come back for a visit again sometime soon. Mxx
DeleteOur wee country has such lovely places to go visit. Sounds like you had a great time xxxxx
ReplyDeleteIt is all so beautiful even in rain and fog. F loved the falls. We all love the Pohutakawa. Xxx Mr T
ReplyDeleteWonderful close up shot of the Silver Gull.
ReplyDeleteThat photo of the gull is pretty cool, great focus and detail. Loved the view from your room, even with the inclement weather.
ReplyDeleteI could use a vacation like this. It is fun hearing about yours. And I so LOVE that last photo.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks great...even the fog & rain, perfect for reading, napping, and catching up. And I'm spying that yellow camper, it looks fun. The seagull, the falls, it all looks beautiful...so glad you could enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice trip in spite of the rain. Beautiful scenery. I can imagine how full that place can be during peak season.
ReplyDeleteLooks at the water at McLaren Falls, all that rain has to go somewhere! You can tell by the look of that seagull that it's complaining about you having icecrean, when it wants CHIPS! Your visit to the Mount sounds absolutely ideal.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a very nice trip, beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice trip! That flowering tree is a beauty!
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