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Want to visit a bach?

To see a real bach head out to Rangitoto Island.

Start out with a visit to the bach museum-a bach you can go inside and learn about it and the other island's baches' history.

The following photos are from the bach museum.

Around and about the base of Rangitoto

Bush and Beach

Went up to the Waitak's again. This time for the introductory hike leaving from the Arataki Visitor Center. On return we enjoyed lunch in the shade there. Afterwards we drove down to Piha Surf Beach then onto Karekare where I went for a swim while the others enjoyed the scenery and the warmth of the sun. After the beach in Karekare I enjoyed a book and a drink under a tree then we all went to see the beautiful falls.

Mussels + Hoegaarden White = Happy Campers

Had a great catch-up with L and C over a pot of delicious coriander and lemon flavored mussels which we washed down with equally delicious beer-hoegaarden white. All enjoyed at The Occidental on Vulcan Lane in the central city.

Wintergardens, Auckland Domain

Freddo

Chocolate that makes you smile...