Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove

Wow, wow, wow. We cannot post photos here...too far off the beaten track apparently. It is again, breathtakingly beautiful. We rented a car and popped the bikes in it to cross the mountains and get to the eastern side of the Coromandel pennisula. So glad we did. We are not in the shape one needs to be in to cross these mountains. Now we are staying just a few steps from a most beautiful beach...watched the sun rise on the beach this am. Saw a coupla parrots flying around yesterday. Today I went snorkeling at Gemstone Bay and Stingray Bay while Michele painted two fantastic watercolors. The fish hung out with me, right neighborly of them I thought. Tomorrow we meet our kayak guide on the beach for a coupla hours of kayaking around this coast. Whew! Guess I'd better go rest up for such a hard day ahead. All our best to all of you. More later...and don't worry, the photos will come in due time :)