Travel log: New Zealand pt.2
We suddenly had perfect weather for our drive up north. Through Napier, Taupo and Rotorua.
(In case you've missed it, read part 1 of my New Zealand travel log here!)

The Coromandel: Waihi, Whangamata, Whitianga, Hahei, Cathedral cove and Hot water beach.

The highlights: Definitely Cathedral cove. It is a great hike down to the beach which we managed in about 25 minutes and the scenery is stunning.
Back in Auckland again we had a day at Waiheke island exploring the extraordinary beaches and soaking up as much sunshine as we could before our impending departure to the winter of Seoul and Berlin.

We went up the Skytower, caught up with more friends, had lots of hugs with my gorgeous niece and then suddenly it was time to start packing to go home, but not before a mission to the supermarket for an insane hoard of chocolates, biscuits and liquorice.

Saying goodbye was difficult especially without having a return date set in stone.
After the first week being back I felt as though I had really needed not only to get away from Europe but to let my home seep back into me. Hearing the Kiwi accent uttered everywhere I went and encountering the laid back, friendly Kiwi attitude was really refreshing. The greenery we saw while travelling through the country and the lushness of the country side we visited was invigorating.
I know a lot of clichés are are worn out with descriptions of New Zealand, but it really is a beautifully unique country not just because of the scenery, and there is still so much of it left for me to explore. I miss it already.
As always if anyone is planning a trip to the land of the long white cloud feel free to email me for any tips or advice.