After some time in Auckland, we headed out of the city to spend the weekend in Whitianga, a small town on the Coromandel Peninsula. Although it isn't far from Auckland, the peninsula is a whole other world of beautiful rainforests, mountains and beaches. Our first activity was a short hike to Cathedral Cove, where we got some beautiful views of the ocean. After that, we spent some time at the beach in the small town of Hahei. Jesse just couldn't stop saying: "Hey Hai-Heeeyy!" much to the annoyance of myself and Jenny. The water was a little too cold for me, but that didn't stop Jesse and Jenny from swimming. To wrap up a very full day, we headed over to a place called Hot Water beach. The beach has underground hot water springs and when the tide is low, you can dig your very own hot tub! The water really is hot, sometimes too hot to even stand in, let alone sit.
Jesse & Jenny at the beach near our hostel:
Views on our hike to Cathedral Cove:
At Hot Water beach. You can barely see the steam coming from the water pools. It really is hot!
The beach at Hahei:
A fried food buffet for two, in Whitianga:
Scenic stops on the drive back to Auckland:
Did Jesse let you have any of that fried food extravaganza or did you have to order your own? (: New Zealand looks gorgeous. Keep the posts coming!
ReplyDeleteRun into any Hobbits? Super excited to see you've got your posts starting back up. I haven't really had time to read them yet, but I will! :-) Thought of you this morning. Decided to change it up at Starbucks and got a chai tea latte. Argo Tea has an Irish Cream Tea Latte on my list for Monday. I'll let you know. . .
ReplyDeleteDo you know if Jesse's friend Jenny is from Salina? She looks soooo much like a girl I played YMCA volleyball with in 6th grade!
ReplyDeleteThat fried food extravaganza looks AMAZING. Looks like you guys are living the life!
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