Snorkeling trip
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Half day boat charter with Wet and Wild today. The driver QJ (Quentin Junior) was really nice and took us to his favourite spots. First we swam with Giant Trevally fish - they were huge darkLue lisää
Half day boat charter with Wet and Wild today. The driver QJ (Quentin Junior) was really nice and took us to his favourite spots. First we swam with Giant Trevally fish - they were huge darkLue lisää
Lagoon cruise today with a stop off at one of the Motus where they used to land seaplanes to refuel. Stopped for snorkeling to see the giant clams too. Rosie didn't seem bothered at all that the waterLue lisää
Lots of rain this morning so Matt and Rosie played in the pool at our house.
I had a remedial massage at a local hotel spa which was sooo nice! So nice in fact that I booked Matt the same for theLue lisää
Arrived at Auckland last night. Rosie was very tired as it was past her bedtime. We didn't realise we had to do an arrivals form as well as visa so it took a bit longer to get through the airport thanLue lisää
Had a chilled out day at the campsite and at Orere Point today. I went for a run after breakfast. Saw quite a few fishing boats hooked up to old tractors as well as amazing views of the Beach ReserveLue lisää
Poppy was up early so she came into the mezzanine bed with us. She was so cute and cuddly. Packed up the camper to drive to Thames and then on to Coromandel and finally Hot Water Beach Top 10 holidayLue lisää
Woken up this morning with Rosie at the bottom of our ladder saying "Mummy and Daddy, Poppy has done lots of stinky farts and a poo poo in my bed". She was right! Poppy looked very happy about it all.Lue lisää
We stayed at a site with hot springs yesterday, Rosie loved it and spent hours swimming! We then drove around 5 miles to a freedom camp at Tuapiro reserve which is beautiful, no houses, old growthLue lisää
Beautiful sunrise over the water this morning. I went for a quick run after breakfast through Tuapiro reserve. Matt took Rosie on her bike with Poppy in the sling, and did a bit of fishing at the endLue lisää
Matt and Rosie had a coffee and watched the sunrise together this morning. And played in the park with Rosie still in her PJs.
Drove over to Mount Maunganui and explored Motoriki Island. Matt wentLue lisää
Matkaaja That all sounds wonderful and spectacular scenery. Sounds as though you are far from the ‘beaten track’. A special trip!
Matkaaja
Great photo
Matkaaja
Looks very quiet there.