happy medium

This past week has been one of my best I think. I’ve had an incredible time exploring the north island with great company and it’s made for a superb Christmas. Esther was kind enough to invite me and my all American flatmate Sean to spend the holiday period with her family. The McDonalds have a beautiful home on Waieheke Island where we spent Christmas Eve. Then 10 or so of us headed out to the Coromandel (some by boat, some by car) to meet up with the extended family at the bach at Flaxmill bay. This is seriously one of the most beautiful and welcoming parts of the world I’ve had the pleasure of spending time in. All the McDonalds made Sean and I feel part of the family and we even got to spend a few nights out on a Yacht. The highlight for me was taking the dingy out to the yacht, only to see the water turn bright from the phosphorescence algae. If you want to see what this looks like check out this video

The McDonald’s home on Waiheke Island

Beavis

Smiley Keanu

Woke up to this on Boxing day. Full size photo here

Sean & Esther

Getting picked up by Uncle Paul and Brenty

Dropped us off at Lonely Bay

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Lonely Bay from above. Full size photo here

Our two homes, Flaxmill Bay Bach above, and the Montego Bay Yacht below.

View from the Flaxmill Bay Bach. Full size photo here

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