It was lovely following the river Ohinemuri for most of the way to Waiki but not a patch on yesterday's adventure. We took the best part of the afternoon to get to Mount Maunganui, we went back there on the way home because the beach was fantastic and we had missed out on the beach at Fletcher Bay.
Fletcher Bay was our original destination right at the top of the Coromandel Peninsular, but we did not get there 'cos the car was unsuited to the road conditions. Arrived at the Mount about half past two and had an hour on the beach looking for shells and paddling in the sea. It was like walking in warm champagne. Left at 3.40 pm rather wet and sandy and very happy Got back here at about 6pm. Bought $50 worth of petrol in Cambridge after putting $36.14 in on the way there. We have now covered 1200kms since picking up the car. Had tea and a couple of glasses of wine and put our feet up.
Took this picture of Morning Glory (above) growing up a tree fern on SH 309. It doesn't do justice to the shocking intensity of the colour. A European weed growing up a native plant; this type of thing is seen through out New Zealand, plants and animals introduced by settlers, both Maori and European. The government is fighting a rear guard action, but appear to be losing.
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