A place where every day’s a Sunday.
We all know that it’s impossible to have Sunday every day. Though for us it certainly feels like it here, it could be the laidback vibe, the array of all things that remind us of holiday time or sounds of waves crashing on the foreshore.
On this particular Monday morning/afternoon constitutional, as I pass yet another local out for a breath or two of fresh air, unlike me, they have a four-legged family member in tow. I smile, wave and as I approach closer I greet both or more with a “Good Morning”, though one kindly person reminded me it is now afternoon, not morning.
“Not to worry dear, after all, you are on Coro time now”, with a smile she moves on.
Yes, we are indeed on Coro time. Where time really does seem to stand still, and permanently stuck on relaxed mode.
I can’t help while out walking, but to reflect a little on life, as it has a way of reminding me what’s essential in life, and just how beautiful Aotearoa/New Zealand is.
Here are a few snapshots of my morning/afternoon constitutional walk.
This place where bush and beach meet, properties are inundated with caravans and boats.
Did I mention that horse walking is a “thing” to do down the main road? If that doesn’t rock your boat, this video of a local paddle boarder’s experience with an orca might just hit the spot. An incredible encounter with an Orca.
At high tide, my beach walk is shortened, which means I get to pass this colourful school that is sited right on the foreshore. A bright spot when the sun disappears.
A day when the sea is flat, it gives the impression we are in a lakeside position.
Hey, when you are staying in an area that was classed as the top spot for “hippy-ness” signs like these are plentiful.
Life at No. 22 
What a beautiful and peaceful area, Suzanne. Keep enjoying and walking it! I’d love to see an orca up-close! 🙂
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Cheers Liesbet and yes I agree seeing an orca up close would be great, hopefully on something more substantial than a board 🙂
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Your walk is beautiful! Nothing like a holiday (ok, a housesit) in a peaceful, uncrowded, coastal location. We live close to the coast but it’s often too peopley to completely enjoy. Love that calm bay.
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Well, it is a holiday of sorts, and it has given us breathing space to do a bit of planning and enjoy walks. Less distractions!
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How delightful. I wish I was closer to the sea so I could walk to a beach each day. My idea of perfection.
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We live by a harbour back in Tauranga, so it is a lovely treat to be right by the foreshore and have a feeling of being on a boat when the tide is in.
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Great walk with you Suzanne, love the horse walking 😀 Oh my word the Paddle boarders close shave with the Orca – heck I had the shivers – the video straight after that too was so scary where a family of Orca’s approach a swimmer – Heck!!
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Hi Sam, it is a lovely walk around here especially when the tide is out. My brother has encountered one while out on his surfboard. There have been no records of Orca’s hurting humans. Though I can’t be 100% sure.
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I’d be so scared. Don’t they mistake humans for seals?
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Maybe because they are clever and know there is a difference. Most animals attack when provoked or when humans don’t adhere to the basics such as don’t go between a mother and its offspring, blood in the water, mating season are just a few no-no’s 🙂
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Thoroughly enjoyed my morning, oops afternoon, stroll with you 🙂
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Thanks Becky😊
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Beautiful 💚 I’ve only seen ‘horse walking’ once when we were on holiday (except he wasn’t walking) – the chap was cycling along with his horse trotting by his side!
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Thanks Cathy it is a picturesque area. Well, that’s a novel way if not a bit lazy to exercise the horse😊
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You live in a beautiful part of the world! Lovely photos and enjoyed the walk around your neighbourhood with you today. 🙂
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We do indeed. Catch up as this isn’t our neighbourhood we are housesitting on the coast 😊😎
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That sea looks beautiful..
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It is a beautiful spot to be and we never tire watching the sea from the comfortable of the lounge at this housesit.
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What a beautiful place Suz, and I love hearing that you’re enjoying being on Coro time 🙂
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Thanks Deb and I enjoy sharing various parts of our time here with you 🙂
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I thought the school was some kind of play park. That’s a lovely walk.
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It’s a primary school and the playground is amazing. I have a feeling that is what the school wanted you to think, that it’s a place to play and hopefully learn via play. There is always something happening on this walk 🙂
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I want to live in Coromandel. Lovely
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It’s a lovely institution 🙂
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