Waitangi Weekend

FRIDAY - dawned drizzly and wet but when it eased up we decided to walk along the river. In spite of the damp, it was very pleasant... Later in the day it cleared up and we went for a swim in the lake.

SATURDAY - We put the kayaks in at Hatepe and paddled. If anything can be called idyllic, this day was - blue skies from horizon to horizon, glassy calm lake warm to swim in, no wind, simple but delicious picnic on a deserted beach.

SUNDAY - a second day of Kayaking after an early morning walk around the Waikari Loop track. The lake was choppier today, thanks to a boisterous breeze. We put the kayaks in at the Yacht Club and headed toward the Motuoapa Headland. Fortunately the breeze was behind us on our return journey!