Aramoana

A couple of weekends ago we rented a cabin ( which they call a bach) on the beach for all of our friends to come and stay at for the weekend. It was in the seaside village, Aramoana about 25 minutes away from Dunedin.It was the last weekend where all of our friends would be together and it was perfect to have everyone come out and hang out for the weekend. The house was perfect, it was on a spit with the ocean on one side and the ocean salt flats on the other side. We were actually stuck in the house during high tide. The house had great colors in it, two fire places, three bedrooms, kayaks, a trampoline and a great record player with records. We fell in love with it. The weather wasn't as wonderful out as we hoped it would be, but it didn't matter too much because we still had a great time. It was also guy fawkes day which you can find out about here, so we got fire works and set them off both nights.

Pictures of the house

 

The girls cooking

me, Eve, Kate A., Leona and Kate S.

 Kit and Charlie went kayaking

sunset

The group jump shot

 There was a lot of night beach hanging out, setting of fireworks, talking, drinks and looking at the stars.

We decided to make words with Sparklers to see if we could capture it on camera, which we did and loved.

 Lots of games played: Chess, Uno and Backgammon

 

and of course you can't have a beach side house with out a little swimming.

hang ten

A couple of weeks ago, a group of us went out to surf. Most of us had never been before but we had some good teachers. Thanks Charlie! We rented wet suits and surfboards from the University Recreation Center.  It was a beautiful warm 75 degree day which made getting in the water much more bearable. Us newbies, didn't actually stand up, but Kit got into a crouching position and I got on my knees a couple of times. We had a awesome day and Kit and I can't wait to go surfing again.

Matt trying on his wetsuit.

Eve sure looked the part!

Kit and Burt coming in for a break. It was exhausting!

Kit and I suited up

headed out

I was pretty proud of the fact I actually went surfing.

Typical surfing pictures

rachel, kit, me and charlie

kate, kit, me and charlie

 

and a fun picture of a guy who rides his bike on the beach with his huskies pulling him along. Beach sled dogs.