January 23rd to 30th - Honey I'm Home!

Well there was a brief remission in postings to the blog sorry I had a gun held to my head, had my arm twisted behind my back and was forced to take a holiday for a week.

With family here from Romania, we have been sharing our special places in New Zealand with them. This time we thought a week at our favourite beach spot in NZ was a must during their stay. We have been coming to Pukehina Beach for 8 years now and it still leaves me in awe, as much as when I first saw it. I have been having dips in the water this week, and there has been not another soul in sight. If you are into shopping or nightlife - don't venture here. There are two very small shops (one with a bar attached), that open at their owner's whim. But if you want a beach that is uncrowded, even in the middle of summer on a blazing hot day, and you fall asleep to the sound of breaking waves - then this is the place to be.

Unfortunately this stay was tinged in sadness. The house which we usually rent has been sold and we have to find another dog friendly, beachfront, full of personality and homely property to rent in the future.

I have been taking photos every day - my phone is never far from my hand of course - and here is a sample of the best of the best.

A very long 20 metre walk to reach the beach, and our Petanque court is on the left

Minnie keeping me company while I have my morning coffee - and making sure the pesky seagulls don't come too close

I want another coffee, but the house is so, so far away!

Pipi or Tuatua? I never can tell - but they tasted good

Ocean on one side of the only road, or farm land - take your pick

The end of an era - sob sob

Row Row Row Your Boat

There weren't only Pine Cones in the Norfolk Pine - Finches had nests hidden in various branches

A useful place to come if one of your jandals/thongs/flip flops dies a natural death

My name is Minnie and I hate sand in my paws

A wonderful sunrise to start the day

Good Bye Home. We have had many happy times here