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43. Whitianga

Wednesday, March 25: Sunny and warm, one big dark cloud in the afternoon, but no rain

Tramping: Shakespeare Cliff Walkway/Ferry Landing, 5.7 km

On the Beach

Comfortable stroll
Comfortable stroll. [download id="1960"]

Everything was very laid back and late this morning. I extended for another two days and asked about the kayaking, but the waves were too high today, so I grabbed a body board instead. The waves were indeed high and crashing very close to the beach, although there didn’t seem to be an outgoing current. One or two places much further down the beach seemed to have better breaking properties, and I was only trying out the waters for a bit. Came back, showered the sand off, went for a stroll around town, withdrew some cash and bought a couple of tomatoes for the cheese sandwiches I was having for lunch. Managed to get them toasted (or rather, fried) and that was fine. Read more…