Summer has definitely arrived and has reminded us daily for the last week (at least) with its bright sunshine, clear skies and hot temperatures.
You know what that means. Beach day!
Last Saturday, we met some friends up the coast at White Cliffs. They brought the kayaks and Dustin brought the bait but we didn't take any fish home. We last visited this beach on our very first stint in New Plymouth and oddly we hadn't made the trek north since.
Sometimes it just takes a little encouragement from friends. And the promise of beach cricket.
It was a lovely hot day so we brought umbrellas and snacks. I didn't really swim because I'm not really an ocean swimmer but Dustin was so far out in the kayak with Andy and his brother-in-law that I couldn't see them anymore. So, I amused myself by building a sand dog with Andy's niece. Her friend's dog just had ten puppies (nine if you take away the one the dog sat on) so we made a model of that dog and her puppies. Yes they are wearing seashell jewelry. Better enter that one in the sandcastle contest.
Then we rounded out the day with some beach cricket. I hadn't run or been active for a weeks since my gym membership ended in mid-December and then I was so bloody sick over Christmas. (I am still phlegm-y!) So the next day my arm and legs were feeling all of the amazing catches and runs. On a side note, I miss softball! There just wasn't enough interest this year so there wasn't really a league.
One of my favourite signs of summer is the pōhutukawa blossoms coming out! Those are the red ones in the tree. Last year we didn't get a good showing that I remember but this year they are all over and it's beautiful. They are often alongside the ocean and the contrast with the blues of the Tasman is stunning. I guess this shot isn't actually all that great but I will try for a better one before they are gone!
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