We left our hostel in Te Kuiti under the blazing sun and decided to follow the nice weather, as it was going to grace New Plymouth that day.
We didn’t know more about New Plymouth than that it was a fine city with a view of Mount Taranaki, a vast and lonely mountain. An architectually impressive bridge a friend recommended, was on the menu, too.
We left the car by the sea and just walked down the promenade…
Sunshine makes all wintery air bearable. 🙂
Another one of New Zealand’s countless odd sculptures, the Wind Wand.
In New Zealand, surfing is an all year sport.
Aforementioned bridge…
…with a view on Mount Taranaki.
A Pukeko.
Another one of the pictures of Celine and me. Friendship is magic and teaches you gratefulness.
As we had booked the stay on the Coromandel Peninsula already, we spent the rest of the day driving. Of course we took many opportunities for photo stops, as you don’t pass that many nice areas every day…
The Kiwi answer to temporary traffic lights, some authentic North Island scenery in the background. 🙂
This day was made by the stop by beautiful New Plymouth and the ride to Coromandel.
Having arrived there, we were greeted warmly and were surprised with the kitchen equipment, supplying us with all sorts of spices, cling wrap and decent cooking gear. No other hostel gave us such joy in that department… 🙂
