• Split Apple Rock

    February 27, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    We enjoyed a hot shower at the kayak rental. Once I was done, I went to the car and waited for Maddie. And waited. Just as I decided to go look for her, I saw her chatting with the rental staff and asked what the hold-up was.

    Turns out, they had locked her in the shower… :D

    Our last stop of the day: Split Apple Rock—though, depending on the angle, it might as well just be Apple Rock. We were about to leave the beach when we stumbled upon two surprise caves that were practically begging to be explored. So, we obliged.

    In one of them, we found a little prehistoric-looking crustacean—no idea what this guy is called.

    While hiking up the hill back to the car, I spotted the third little sticker of its kind. Still waiting for the culprit to come forward. :D
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