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Leaving Paradise

Posted on March 1, 2026 by If It Was Today

We were driving out of Ahipara this morning when Jan said “we never made it to Cape Reinga Lighthouse”. A pause, then we simultaneously blurted “we’ll have to come back”! But I’m getting ahead of myself again. Yesterday afternoon it … Continue reading →

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Another Day in Paradise

Posted on February 27, 2026 by If It Was Today

We did nothing again today. I figured I wouldn’t be able to find any new and interesting pictures. I was wrong. Last night, after I posted, we watched the sunset from our patio. I’ll come back to the actual sunset … Continue reading →

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Ninety Mile Beach

Posted on February 27, 2026 by If It Was Today

Today, we did nothing. Unless, of course, you count having breakfast and coffee while looking out over the sand and surf. Or walking for over an hour along the beach. Or having lunch with the same ocean view, reading a … Continue reading →

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Oh My!

Posted on February 26, 2026 by If It Was Today

We drove further north today. We planned to use Ahipara as a base to visit the Cape Reinga Lighthouse, near the northern tip of New Zealand, and to explore Ninety Mile Beach. It was a comfortable drive, just over two … Continue reading →

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