After an absolutely fantastic fun-filled week at Colin and Greta's, we sadly had to say goodbye! Had lovely meal with them though on our last evening there. Went to a resteraunt called the 'eggsentric' and ended up playing music and even dancing a little with Anna and the resteraunt owner! Was a tip top evening to end our stay!
From there, we travelled North up the Coromandel Peninsula to a beautiful little place called Fletcher Bay. The only access is along a very windy gravelled road that runs a little to close to the cliff side...but we made it there safely thanks to James's careful driving! The bay was very basic and completely isolated...had only a long drop toilet and a cold shower, but the location was stunning. Our tents were pitched less than 50 yards from the beach...ideal for morning swimming, and on all other sides we were surrounded by steep hills.
On our first evening there, we ended up drinking an entire bottle of rum on the beach! Feeling the effects of the alcohol, the boys (mainly Tom intially) thought it would be fun to go skinny dipping in the sea! Before long, they had whipped of there clothes and were in, removing there boxers after they were submerged in the water! Unfortunately for James however, and unexpected wave washed his boxers clean out of his hand, leaving him stranded...butt naked in the sea! Me and Anna were in absolute histerics! I had to run back and get him a new pair, and in order to actually get them to him, Pip had to crawl (again butt naked) into the shallow waters to collect them! I don't think I've ever laughed so much in my entire life!
The following day we walked along a stunning coastal path to a place called stoney bay on the opposite side of the peninsula. The walk was tough going at first, due to the heat, but as we continued, we found that much of the path went through bushland which provided a little more shade. Again, the views of the coast were breathtaking. Will try and get the pics on here soon.
Now we have left Fletcher Bay and have travelled south to a town called Rotorua. Have only just arrived so haven't had much chance to explore the place yet, but it basically stands in an area of high thermal activity...so there are thermal spas and pools all over the place. Only downside is it smells of rotten eggs due to all the sulphur that's release! Tom is taking full advantage of being able to break wind and blame it on the sulphur emissions!
Well, best leave it at that, hope all is well back home, and I'll keep you updated when I can.
Miss you allxxx
