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Published: February 18th 2014
The Virgin BBQ chef
Thx for the tip off MnM xxLeft Russell and decided to head down the west coast towards the Kauri Forests - last time we missed the Kauri Museum at Matakohe (Recommended by Mike & Maggs). Got there just as it closed so the curator said no probs just park up outside and we'll see you in the morning. Beautiful area, very tranquil and peaceful and the BBQ chefs amongst you would be proud of Tony who finally lost his BBQing virginity with a couple of steaks!! Slept well, next morning standing at the door at 9.00am. Thank you M&M what a wonderful museum and record of the early settlers. Some fantastic photos of pioneers working in the Kauri Forest - don't want to bore you with facts & figures but the biggest tree had a diameter of 28 feet and no chainsaws! As we made our way to the Coromandel Peninsula (Lyn driving) for those of you with a farming interest we passed herds of dairy cattle in a long line (up to a quarter of a mile long)on their way to the milking parlour down dusty tracks - quite a sight.
We plan to have 2 nights in the Coromandel area - so more to
follow - hope to go kayaking around Cathedral Cave tomorrow but big seas forecast so our plans might change. We are presently camped at Hot Beach - when you dig a hole in the sand at low tide it fills with hot water (about 64C) - not sure how deep the hole should be before you hit the lava!!
Very important - today is the 18th February - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOLLY who is 8 years old today - lots of love from Nana & Grandad xx
LOL
Lyn & Tony xx
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Mike and Maggs
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Kauri Museum
Glad to have been of assistance and glad you enjoyed the Kauri Museum - lucky you as we never went to the hot beach