Tag Archives: The Beach

Another Day, Another Beach

Posted on March 2, 2025 by If It Was Today

We moved from the east coast to the west coast of the Coromandel today. It’s a short drive – only 47 km, but the roads are very narrow and winding, so Google maps says that the trip could take up … Continue reading →

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Beachcombers

Posted on March 1, 2025 by If It Was Today

We were enjoying our morning latte and listening to the sound of the surf outside our patio window when an email arrived in my inbox. It was from our snowplow company notifying us that they would be sending the tractors … Continue reading →

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The Days Are Just Packed

Posted on February 27, 2025 by If It Was Today

Yesterday, Jan confessed she was getting a little tired of the sunshine and warm weather, and starting to look forward to being home. Today, as we were walking barefoot through the surf, Jan turned to me and said “forget what … Continue reading →

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Jan’s Happy Place

Posted on February 26, 2025 by If It Was Today

When we were in Mount Maunganui in 2023, the thing that we were the least excited about was the restaurants. They were good, but they weren’t great. We had much better luck this time, with excellent meals two nights in … Continue reading →

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Mount Maunganui

Posted on February 23, 2025 by If It Was Today

Mount Maunganui – known locally as “The Mount” – was one of our favourite stops on our first trip to New Zealand, two years ago. The beach is amazing, so I was looking forward to walking it again. I celebrated … Continue reading →

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New Plymouth

Posted on February 20, 2025 by If It Was Today

This is basically a driving holiday. We rented a car in Queenstown, headed south, then drove up the east coast of the South Island. Now we are working our way around the North Island, revisiting some favourite spots, and investigating … Continue reading →

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Time to Relax

Posted on February 18, 2025 by If It Was Today

We woke up this morning, made ourselves a coffee, and sat on the deck in shorts and t-shirts looking out at the ocean. Morning puzzles, reading, listening to the news reports about the snowstorms in Ontario, and relaxing. “Just how … Continue reading →

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Omaui Scenic Reserve

Posted on February 5, 2025 by If It Was Today

The cottage where we are currently staying is steps away from the Omaui Scenic Reserve that is preserving native New Zealand plants and birds. One of the birds is the Tui. It is a member of the honeyeater family, and … Continue reading →

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On The Beach

Posted on February 4, 2025 by If It Was Today

We headed south to Invercargill today. One of the people we met in Queenstown told us that Invercargill “has nothing to offer” … but our accommodation was booked so we headed south to see for ourselves. The place Jan booked … Continue reading →

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Storm’s a Coming

Posted on February 12, 2023 by If It Was Today

I’m talking about Cyclone Gabrielle, which is already being felt in Auckland. We are further south in Napier, where the effects are expected to be less, though still significant rain and wind. Nothing to panic about, though we were told … Continue reading →

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