On the last Thursday of April I had my friend Cami from Idaho come and visit me. She stayed for two weeks and we had so much fun!
On the day she arrived we drove straight up north and stayed in Paihia for two nights. On the way up to Paihia we stopped in Mangawhai, at one of the beaches. Cami was out of the car and frolicking in the water before I was even out of the car. While we stayed in Paihia we visited Kerikeri, Waitangi, Russell, and the falls in the area. Paihia was awesome, we stayed at a backpackers for the two nights and met so many interesting people.
For the next two nights we stayed at my friends poppa’s house in Kaitaia. On the way to Kaitaia we stopped in Monganui for fish and chips, and took them up the road to Coopers beach to eat them. Then we drove the rest of the way to Kaitaia. The next day, Sunday, we went on the long drive up to Cape Reianga, the top of the north island.
The next week and a bit that she was here in NZ was just spent doing things around Auckland and catching up. I miss her now she’s home but I hope I can visit the land of the potatoes soon!
The beach in Mangawhai at 9am
The Stone Store in Kerikeri
We went on a walk at Cape Reianga, the walk down was a breeze, the walk back up was insanely steep!
Me and the Cape Reianga Light House!
