Walking

11 February 2011

We've been for some lovely walks in the last few days.

The longest was the Kawakawa Bay walk from Kinloch, four hours return. Fairly easy walking, although we didn't wear our boots, so felt the distance more than we should have.

Started mid-afternoon, so it wasn't too hot - but the cicadas were still outrageously loud. Beautiful views and lovely bush.

Glad we had the walking poles, should have worn our boots as well

Kawakawa Bay from the highest point on the track

Not quite enticing enough to get us swimming

No sign of these folk, but freshly washed undies hanging in a tree to dry



A couple of days later we did the Waitonga Falls track on Mt Ruapehu. Much shorter, very different scenery and nowhere near as much noise from the insects.

Better prepared - boots AND sunblock

 

More spectacular after some rain, perhaps!



The mountain with its head in the clouds and feet in the bog

Beautiful tree and welcome bridge

Boardwalk protecting the bog

Determined old bird

2 February 2012

We had a lovely visit from Mum and Aunty Rob last week. At 78, you'd think Mum would be happy with gentle strolls on the beach. But there are better views to be seen if you go a little higher.

So up the hill she climbed, using Craig's walking poles - of course now she has got some for herself.

When I grow up, I want to be like my Mum.



Loving those poles.



She may not have made it all the way to the top, but it's a mighty big hill.

With her beloved Poor Knights Islands in the background.