Hanua Falls

A couple weekends ago we went with our friend's Ashley and Todd for a hike to Hanua waterfall and reservoir.

We met them at a farmer's market down south then headed to the hike.  After we arrived I realized that I forgot to bring my hiking boots.  My flip flops weren't going to cut it on this muddy trail.  Ashley was nice enough to lend me her Toms, which I proceeded to cover in mud.  We hiked around for 3-4 hours then stopped at a beach-side cafe in Maraetei on the drive home for a beer.  It was a lovely, sunny way to end the day!

The native Kauri tree is very vulnerable to many things that can be carried in on the soles of hiking shoes, so many hiking trails have stations for shoe cleaning when you enter the trail.

He's getting too wiggly for his own good.  Changing diapers is getting to be a challenge.

Upon our return, my shoes were right where I left them.  So I wouldn't forget...