Evenings at the beach

Fifty meters from our cottage at Waiwera is the beach – perfect for a barefoot stroll at any time you need a sea fix.

After a cleanup day yesterday and then today, a day of Jaxon cooking Slow cook BBQ brisket (Texas style) on his new toy (Webber burner), culminating in a delicious meal (It was a long day for the chef who started his cooking process at 4am this morning), we took an evening stroll on the beach with Floyd (Dans dog).

Dogs are allowed on the beach before 10am and after 5pm during the summer.

It had been a really windy onshore breeze, with choppy sea all day, but by 8pm the wind had dropped and the water really warm!

Still plenty of sunshine in these long summer evenings and plenty of sticks, for a dog to play with, washed up with the rougher sea today!

Floyd needing a rest and protecting his stick

In and out of the sea (trying to avoid swimming) up and down the beach and covered in sand – time for a shower and bed for these boys.

A spa for me and off for an early night, ready for an early start tomorrow, as we have the annual Adults fishing contest day! Russ is taking a rain check as he has hurt his back again.

Brisket sandwiches on the boat for lunch!