May 14
Day – Taupo Bay, Karikari Peninsula
Night – Matai Bay DOC Campsite
It was hard to get out of bed. I savored the sheets and the ability to completely stretch out my legs. Breakfast was yet another feast. Our hosts were certain to replace any weight we lost in Indonesia in one day. After chatting around the table we ambled down to the water. The swell had left us, so we sprawled in the sun and soaked up our daily Vitamin D. After many goodbyes, and a few tears from the girls, we waved goodbye to our family and pushed up the coast. We turned North East when we hit the Karikari Peninsula, a long stretch of land with a perfect 90 degree bend halfway through, like a chubby arm poking its way into the pacific ocean. At the far north tip was Matai Bay, and the first of our DOC campsite experiences.
It was paradise. Perfect untouched bays with small waves lapping onto the glassy protected shores. Not a soul around. The bathrooms were all that we needed as we settled deeper into the lifestyle we have come to love.
A family of pheasants stayed close throughout the afternoon. As U'i mentioned in our opening NZ blog, she named them all. The lone male was George Henry, the mother Beth, and daughters Clara and Susan. They looked like such good eating, and were practically climbing into our van, but we had no real way of killing or properly prepping them. Plus, we were on conservation land and I'm sure it would be looked upon with disdain.
Breakfast NZ style - large portions!
Swell was gone, but backdrop still nice
Looking at north Taupo Bay
Forgot to do timesheets!
The George Residence - (Feels like Home)
Passing a protected harbor on our way north
I think we had a connection - rest stop en route
Ryan - reading the Matai Bay DOC signs
Close- up
NZ is a land steward example to the world
Our fowl family
Evening at Matai Bay
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