We are now back in Wellington after a lovely few days up in Hawke’s Bay. On Tuesday, we spent some time at Waipatiki…you can too, whatever day it is with you.
My husband and I have another week off before going back to work, which is quite lovely. I’m entering this post into Natalie’s Weekend Coffee Share so that if you are snowed in, you can remember the good days of summer.
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Your delightful pictures make me yearn to go to the beach again.
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It was so lovely.
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What a place! I’m sure you hated to leave it.
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We did…
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Awesome photos and memories! Holidays always end way too soon!
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Yes holidays do end way too soon!
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Hi T&K.
Happy summer & New Year.
Having never been to the opposing hemisphere, I’ve not had the opportunity to put those two thoughts together before. My wife hates the gray and rain of winter so I doubt I’ll be showing her your photos. She’d want me to book travel ASAP..
But, a bit of grace just found us and there is a break in our clouds which is letting a short gush of pure sun light into our windows.
Your beach shots are very tempting though.
Hope your full break proves to be full of similar great moments.
Blessings.
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It was a lovely break – and I can keep the memories in my head for those grey and wet days here. Thanks so much for stopping by.
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I love your beach photos. The surf looks so inviting; I’m glad you captured a photo of a surfboard in the foreground! What a lovely holiday. Enjoy the extra week unfolding before you!
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I thought you would spot the surf! My husband had gone in the water, just to swim, and did not last long as the waves were quite strong. I am looking forward to the week ahead too I must admit.
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Looks like you had a beautiful holiday. Enjoy this week before easing back to work. Happy New Year and thank you for linking up with #weekendcoffeeshare.
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Yes thanks we did have a great holiday.
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Thank you for the beach, sunshine & vacation!!!! Hurray for armchair travel – and for you to make it happen!
Enjoy your week of at home!
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Glad you enjoyed the virtual trip! Looking forward to the week ahead (although planning on getting Covid booster isn’t perhaps fun!).
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Unfortunately part of our lives now, and looks to be for a while yet.
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Great photos!
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Thanks!
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The beach looks wonderful, and you seem to have had sunny weather for your holiday, which is not something you can rely on these days! Best wishes..
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We were so lucky…the last day was a bit cloudy but we had other plans.
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Awesome pictures, just driven to Glasgow and back, it was dreich so this was a welcome sight. Thanks
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What beautiful photos!
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Happy summer and new year. Aw, I’m so looking forward to summer, I’m jealous of you! I’m so happy you had a great trip to the beach though. Enjoy another week off before going back to work.
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Thank you!
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One more week off! That does sound wonderful 🙂 Your photos are inviting. Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year to you as well!
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Thank you!
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It has been snowing here for days and we are under an extreme cold warning. The beach looks lovely, thank you for sharing. Wishing you all the best for 2022.
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All the best for 2022!
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Enjoy the rest of your time off. Those photos are beautiful.
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It’s always good to see the ocean in December. Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year to you as well!
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