Well we have spent the past few weeks keeping our visitors busy, we have been to Karangahake Gorge, Wahai, Katikati, Te Puke, Mount Maunganui. We are now in Autumn here, apart from late evening you wouldnt know. The days are still hot but once the sun has gone down it drops quite cool. This cafe had a roaring fire even though it was quite warm outside.

Jess's catch of the day- the big one got away. She is not squeemish at all and was quite happy to watch the fisherman cutting up the fish for bait.

We have had a chilled out day today, having a coffee and fishing on the wharf. Great way to spend a Sunday morning.

Here is Grandma and Grandads house - set in 10 ha of land with views of the bay. Only draw back is a very lively dog called Morris - who when you tickle his tummy wees straight up in the air!! Ask Bob about that one.

We took our visitors to Kiwi 360- which is a small orchard which gives tours around the grounds and into the pack house. This is the first time we have been at fruit picking season and it was amazing to see how many kiwis are processed through the plant. These are just ready for picking, there are 2 varieties above Sam and Jess the gold kiwi and the green kiwi.

We are not stealing really! Oranges fresh off the tree were lovely.

That is us at the top of the giant kiwi honestly.

Then we have been to Mount Maunganui.
Here we are half way up the Mount. Trust us to pick a hot sunny day and set off at 11am. (mad dogs and englishman!)

We made it to the top of the Mount, here we are just taking a well earned rest. Not too much oxygen was required.

We are now half way through the Easter Holidays. Sam and Joe are having tennis lessons this week to try and burn off some energy. Will try and post some more photos soon.

Happy Easterxxx