Brigitte’s autumn hideaway

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We had a great day at the ocean today.

It was amazing to watch the sea water come in in waves and flooding back the river.

The waves were quite high and so beautiful. It sounds as if the ocean is a big living thing breathing in and out with every wave.

David wasn’t afraid and had fun to chase the waves which were as high as him self (yes, David is VERY fast ;- )

Aileen of course wanted to go into the water, but wasn’t allowed since the waves were to forceful.

Jonas had his fun too

And Christoph of course went fishing

I was happy to find some green treasures. I just love the stones which contain green minerals. They remind me of moss agate a stone which combines my love of herbs and mother earth.

Since the waves were to forceful and Christoph came empty handed we girls enjoyed our pick-nick which we luckily brought with us

Croco even brewed a coffee on the burner and we enjoyed good food and the beach of course

It was an awesome day and we hope to go again soon.

On the way back I made a pic of Lake Ferry…

… and the Tasman sea.

We also saw this beautiful ‘Haunted house’

And I was so lucky to find a big patch of cattails!

Jonas’ school already started and in two days Aileen will also start school again. It was great to have all the good time together.

Since Jonas climbed small and tall trees (can you spy him in the picture above?)…

…David and Aileen joined in, to do the same

The children had great fun every day and we all looking forward for more adventures.

The creek is not far away so we can have a quick trip after school anyway

Sometimes we drive over the hills to Belmont park.
There you can make a trip to the waterfall.

The way itself is sure an adventure

How amazing this big tree ferns are! David looks like a little Hobbit

And there are shrubs with fascinating blossoms.

Tuis drinking nectar from Maori flax…

…and nurseryweb spiders which can grow to 5cm, waiting for there prey.

On this track also grows a lot of tree nettle, which you already know from my header and other posts. So watch your children if you make the trip!

We made a nice trip to Makara today.
At Makara beach it was terrible windy with high waves.
Actually we didn’t make any picture from the beach, but I made this lovely pictures from Makara churches.

On the first you see the cemetery in the front.

And this one has beautiful coloured windows.

Isn’t it cute?

If you would like to see some pictures of the beach you will find them here. They are from last year. Have fun!