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24 February 2023

Soaking Up Summer

When your only worry is whether the tide is going to reach your chair you know you're in a good place.


It was another stunning day and fortunately I didn't have work. One of the many perks of being a relief teacher is sometimes you're able to enjoy days off during the week. 


Oakly, Boo and I jumped in the bus to find a beach. Not wanting to travel too far from home (Nelson), we parked along Motueka's foreshore and took a wander..

The water was bath-like and the dogs alternated between exploring and cooling off in the water.


Motueka provides walkers with several seats along the foreshore with million dollar views. If you're walking your dog/s, the council has provided doggy bag dispensers. And unlike some other towns, there are numerous rubbish bins to deposit the deposits!

It would be easy to while away time, sitting here. To the right you look over the bay to the Kina Beach cliffs. And on the left is the Janie Seddon shipwreck

Oh, what a fabulous spot to watch a sunrise.

Obviously I was several hours too late to capture the sunrise and despite it not being the best time of the day to take a photo, I couldn't resist.

On our way home we called in to Kina Reserve. Not far from the bus was a fallen tree -  it made the perfect seat to soak up the gorgeous ocean views.

The dogs weren't too keen for another walk, so I turned the fan on and before long they were napping under a cool breeze.

Boo, trying hard to stay awake.

My beautiful boy - Oakly

It seems even seagulls feel sleepy on hot days! This little guy never moved as I walked passed.


It's nice having such lovely places on our doorstep to visit.