So this weekend saw the first of many a camping trip in New Zeeeeeland. On a bright and sunny Friday afternoon we piled twenty five people into two 5 seater cars and a 10 people van. I sat on the floor, it wasn't exactly "safe" but it was fun!
We arrived at our camp site on Purakaunui Bay around 630ish so it was already going dark. While some of us set up the tents, the "men" went and did manly thing. Aka collected branches and made fire. They felt very "manly" aka I'm surprised no one caught on fire.
Hot dogs, rice and veggies, and cookies were consumed. Olivia saw her first shooting star, she was VERY excited. We watched the moon rise all the way from beneath the water to high in the sky. Walked the beach in the dark. Sat around the camp fire, bonded and made new friends. Passed out with a small animal crawling on the other side of the tent. Thank god I realized Olivia left the tent flap open before it was too late.
Woke in the morning to John's wolf blanket and Michael's cranky face. It was raining. People were unhappy. It stopped raining, the sun shined and a rope swing was found. People were happy again. Explored the bay, met some sea lions, forged a river. After sufficient exploring Jethro aka the alpha-male/only kiwi on the trip/tour guide rounded up the troops and we started our trip to explore the peninsula.
Waterfalls were found
beautifully reflective lakes seen
more waterfalls were found, waterfalls were swam
rare penguins and petrified trees were spotted
3 Hour car ride home, John's second time on the "right" side of the road. Scary. But we survived, and headed to pizza hut for dinner.
Cannot wait for more of this type of adventures.
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