Here’s another picture post. But what is worth more than a thousand words? 🙂

One morning Tina and I got going early. Early as in 4am.
Because we wanted to see the sunrise phenomenon at a very special place:
The Moeraki Boulders. They are roly-poly rocks at the beach. Explained as bluntly I want to point out that spherical rocks at the beach are indeed and unusual sight… 🙂

And oh, it was worth it!

 

 

As the magic of the rising sun began to cease, we went to a nearby spot at the sea and had breakfast in the most of authentic ways.

 

 

Tea…

 

 

…and an abundance of yummy things. 🙂

Pretty close by, wild animals roam the coastline. Unfortunately we didn’t see any penguins, instead we saw some other sweeties…

 

 

‘Now point at it.’

These sea lions were wonderfully curious.

Pay attention to the eyes of this one.

 

 

Up next on the agenda of an authentic Kiwi day is the visit at a café. And when having chosen right, you are presented with photo material.

 

 

Tina has taken this marvelous picture. 🙂

 

 

Another point on the agenda: Unwind. You go to the beach, place yourself there, munch something, listen to music, draw, read, nap, take photos and enjoy life. At least as long the battery lasts… 🙂

 

 

A battery you typically recharge at a Fish’n’Chips store. We went to one with a remarkable outside lighting installation.

 

 

After that we looked at the Boulders in daylight. In addition, we had the chance to observe one of those utterly rare Asian tourists in a larger formation this time. Exhilarating! 😀

 

 

Finishing with the grand prize (no prize, as saving comes first) question:
How many sea lions can you count in the next picture?? 😉