A really random weekend
So that random weekend I just had (2 weekends ago now). On Thursday evening Camilla and I went to an open air poetry slam in Aotea Square (Auckland's version of Trafalgar Sq - except about a 10th in size). It was quite good but not amazing. On Friday evening Camilla was celebrating her birthday a wee bit early and had the most awesome idea for it ever. We had a pot luck under the stars! We drove down to Whatipu - the most beautiful beach area an hour out of Auckland, and made it just as the sun was setting. My gosh the drive was just beautiful - you drive through Huia and it's like a miniature version of Marlborough Sounds, it is stunning. I can't wait to take my kayak out there and explore more. The sun caught a layer of mist hovering on top of the water which was turning pink in the light - I wish I could have taken photos. We arrived and rushed down to the beach to meet everyone else sat on a huge tarp. I went straight to the waterfront and took some photos an