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.
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| Glad we had the walking poles, should have worn our boots as well |
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| Kawakawa Bay from the highest point on the track |
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| Not quite enticing enough to get us swimming |
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| 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.
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| Better prepared - boots AND sunblock |
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| More spectacular after some rain, perhaps! |
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| The mountain with its head in the clouds and feet in the bog |
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| Beautiful tree and welcome bridge |
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| Boardwalk protecting the bog |
Wow, this is something I'd really love to do one day! You really are living the dream you two.
ReplyDeleteMuch nicer than sitting in front of a computer all day.
ReplyDeleteGo Mum!
Sian