Just a wish today, but a couple of weekends ago the Big T and I were enjoying the beach at Wangaumu Bay, Northland. Image: Su Leslie, 2015
Beach at Wangaumu Bay, Northland, New Zealand. Image: Su Leslie, 2015
… to pinch a line from The Swingers’ 1981 hit Counting the Beat
Zimmerbitch 
Looks like Paradise to me. Lucky you!
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It was beautiful. And interesting. It’s a long sweeping bay. At one end, there is vehicle access to the beach, at the other, it’s a short walk down some stairs from the carpark. The vehicle access end was soooo busy, with people actually driving their SUVs onto the sand, and setting up mini-camps – complete with car stereos blaring. At the other end, the beach was as the photos show it, virtually deserted. I hate what that says about people! But also appreciate being able to enjoy the beauty and my man’s company in peace.
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I’m with you in preferring the quiet side of the beach. I live 10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. There are quiet a few beaches, none of them quiet except in the off season. And not the expanse your gorgeous photos show.
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I live near urban beaches that, like yours are always busy. But I guess I’m lucky that I’m not too far from a pile of really quiet places. Benefit of living on an island — there’s an awful lot of coastline!
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What a lovely big bloke that is ! 🙂
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Yes, very useful to have around for fetching things off high shelves 🙂
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You can’t fool me, Su Leslie: you rather like him ! [grin]
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How did you guess?
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I am extraordinarily perspicacious. [grin]
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Oh Sue, it looks like heaven there.
Leslie
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That is a real Kiwi sound from early 1980’s. Beach looks great down your end.
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Isn’t it! It’s one of my fav songs. Beaches not looking quite so great this weekend. There is a distinct lack of blue sky and warmth.
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Beautiful blues and cheerful music make it a very special day!Happy Friday,dear Su 🙂 xxx
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Thank you Doda. Happy weekend to you my friend. xx
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Lovely photos. I know what you mean.
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And still the rain and wind continue here. What’s it like down your way?
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Oh I’m so jelly!
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