Wednesday 29 April 2020

Back in the Bay .... Feb 2020


We love nothing more than returning to our friends in Whakatane, Clare's home town.  This time we were available to look after Max and Ruby whilst their humans took a trip away.  Our time here is always full of beach walks, fishing and summer sun.

Ruby can always find a patch of sun!


Max and his play date, Luna the Lab


This time, Clare took a bus trip down to Levin to drive her parents up for a week. 

Mt Ruapehu from the bus window
Although they grew their family up in Whakatane, they moved away some years ago and had not been back for a visit for many years. 

Clare and her Dad


Whakatane became infamous in December 2019 when Whakari - White Island, the volcano offshore erupted.  Unfortunately 21 people were killed, tourists and local tour guides,whilst visiting the island.  Here she is, in all her glory, like butter wouldn't melt .....


We took a long walk to visit Wairaka (the lady on the rock) which stands in the entrance to the harbour.  The bar here is known by fisherman, both local and visiting, as a very tricky customer indeed.


Moutohora - Whale Island


There is always something going on, even if it is just cuddles with the clan .....


Max and his friend and cousin