Sunday, 29 November 2009

29.11 Wellington Botanical Gardens - The Rose Garden

Sunday, 8 November 2009

07-08.11 Weekend on Lake Taupo

Nathan & Laura installed in the boat, with rod!Nathan & Laura installed in the boat, with rod!

Mark & Joanna hoping for a little sun & warmth!Mark & Joanna hoping for a little sun & warmth!

All ready to go and waiting for a bite...All ready to go and waiting for a bite...

Laura snags the first catch of the day! We won't go hungry tonight after all!Laura snags the first catch of the day!

We won't go hungry tonight after all!

Lake Taupo becomes a millpond!Lake Taupo becomes a millpond!

Joanna introduces everyone to her fishing face!Joanna introduces everyone to her fishing face! Well it seemed to work, as Joanna had three bites but failed to land anything in the boat!

Two highly trained professionals!Two highly trained professionals! Actually that is probably a lie, as I didn't get a single bite apart from trawling some weed!

Nathan happier with the throttle in his hand rather than a rod!Nathan happier with the throttle in his hand rather than a rod!

Mark & Joanna doing some fishing for the evening tea!Mark & Joanna doing some fishing for the evening tea!

Laura & Mark decide on a swim in the lake! Very brave!Laura & Mark decide on a swim in the lake! Very brave!

Joanna with the catches of the day!Joanna with the catches of the day!

Laura & Nathan on the barbeque!Laura & Nathan on the barbeque!

Time to enjoy the rewards from earlier in the day!Time to enjoy the rewards from earlier in the day!

Delicious barbequed kiwi kai, with fresh Lake Taupo Trout!Delicious barbequed kiwi kai, with fresh Lake Taupo Trout!

Nathan, Joanna, Laura & Mark on Hatepe BeachNathan, Joanna, Laura & Mark on Hatepe Beach

Sunsetting across Hatepe BeachSunsetting across Hatepe Beach

Relaxing down after a long day bobbing-about in the boat!Relaxing down after a long day bobbing-about in the boat!

Lake Taupo with the snow-capped mountains in the background!Lake Taupo with the snow-capped mountains in the background!Lake Taupo with the snow-capped mountains in the background!

The view from Wharewaka looking towards TaupoThe view from Wharewaka looking towards Taupo

Beach, Boat & Sky!Beach, Boat & Sky!

Laura & MarkNathan & JoannaHaving a barbequed lunch at Wharewaka

The drive home!The drive home!

The Desert Road - Joanna's hates this part of the Super Highway 1!The Desert Road - Joanna's hates this part of the SH 1!

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Friday, 23 October 2009

23-26.10 Raglan - Labour Weekend

Raglan wall muralRaglan wall mural

Nathan sitting on Ngarunui BeachNathan sitting on Ngarunui Beach

View onto Ngarunui BeachView onto Ngarunui Beach

View from the gravel road from Raglan to Bridal Veil FallsView from the gravel road from Raglan to Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil FallsBridal Veil Falls

Joanna sitting near one of the many boatsheds!Joanna sitting near one of the many boatsheds!

The lagoons at the rear of our bachThe lagoons at the rear of our bach

Joanna during an evening stroll at low tideJoanna during an evening stroll at low tide

Cooking supper outside!Cooking supper outside!

View over to Raglan LagoonView over to Raglan Lagoon

Paragliders over Ngarunui BeachParagliders over Ngarunui Beach

Surf School Time!Surf School Time!

Blue sky, white puffy clouds - what else could you ask for?Blue sky, white puffy clouds - what else could you ask for?

Joanna standing on the board!Joanna standing on the board!

Joanna catching another wave, while doing an impression of Jesus!!Joanna catching another wave, while doing an impression of Jesus!!

More reflections!More reflections!

Lesson over!Lesson over!

Raglan town, while having a drink at the Harbour View HotelRaglan town, while having a drink at the Harbour View Hotel

New Zealand's version of a Grand Design - converted silo on the wharfNew Zealand's version of a Grand Design - converted silo on the wharf!

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