Day 84: Beached in Paihia
February 21st 2011 I spent much of the day moping because Paihia wasn't Whitianga. I'd really liked On the Beach Backpackers and Buffalo Bay, and Te Ti Bay seemed a poor substitute. There's much more traffic in Paihia, and they're doing construction along the beachfront as well.
I verified that I can walk into town, though it takes me half an hour or so. That's good, because it means I won't need to take a tax
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