Then we travelled to Paihia were we enjoyed a beach walk and avoided the tourist traps that were everywhere. For some reason nobody in our group wanted to go parasailing or swimming with the Dolphins at the current price for such a venture. This morning I got up early and saw another beautiful sunrise and enjoyed some birds on the beach.
Southern Black-backed Gull
Black-billed Gull
This morning we broke camp (does a Motel count as camping?) and headed off to Kawakawa to see the Hundertwasser Public Toilets. There is a whole story about this if you are interested.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedensreich_Hundertwasser
Ladies Toilet sign.
Next we carried on to Des Cogan's ChilloutRetreat at the top of the world were we are staying for 3 days. This is the most amazing place with an exciting trip over switch backs and through cattle gates to arrive at this bit of paradise.
Driving up to Des's Chilloutretreat.
Sitting on Des's deck looking at the ocean (see below).
View from Des's deck.
After a delicious lunch with fresh baked bread and fresh veggies we went to check out the swimming. It was Devine to have a swim in warm sea water.
Swimming in the Bay below Des's
Des took Nola and Doug fishing while Cathy and I stayed at the retreat and I took some more bird pictures.
Grey Warbler
Silvereye
Nola, Doug and Des heading off to fish.
Nola was the superb fisher and caught three Snapper and a Kahawai.
Here is Doug pretending he caught the Snapper!!
Lots of excitement waiting for tomorrow.
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