Now here's a familiar experience. If there's one thing I know from growing up in Great Yarmouth, it's the feel of a seaside resort, at the height of the season, in the rain.
That's what we've had most of today. Having decided to spare the motorhome (and its driver) another bout of driving in the city, we stayed today at our campsite in Takapuna Beach, just north of Auckland. So it's been a quiet day, enjoying the cafes (a cut above Yarmouth's) and dodging the showers...
...until about an hour ago (6pm), when the sun broke through. Just in time, though we didn't know it, for an illustration of New Zealand competitive sport. The beach filled with people of all ages, ready to compete in the latest of the North Shore Series: a set of swimming, rowing and running races. Very organised, very competitive, very impressive. No wonder New Zealand punches above its weight in international sport.
A major drive tomorrow, up to the Bay of Islands for 3-4 days of relaxation and beaches. Our swimming will definitely be of the non-competitive kind, though...
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