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Wellington Sign

Another week is coming and Wellington is getting colder and colder indeed.

Well, while the other side of the world is enjoying spring and summer is soon coming, we kind of missing the fall and directly embrace the impact of winter. This will be the first winter for the Frakarsas in Aotearoa. We got our winter gear from NYC and since Wellington is super windy, we got extra layers and more wind breaker for sure.

Coldy Welly

Surprisingly, we have been cycling around Wellington in this crazy weather. Well, it's cold and windy and most of the time raining, but that does not dampen our spirit to cycle around and get some exercise while at the same time enjoying the view and the weather. 

on our route to Scorching Bay

Together with some friends from the office, the group called Gowes Wellington, has been gathering whenever we can. The last 2 weeks we have been cycling for three times. We usually park our cars either in Evans Bay or the Balanea Bay then cycle to the bays, the Wellington Blown Away sign, Weta Cave and back. 

looks sunny but it sure is freezing

Once we rode to Shelly Bay, heading to the airport and rounding up there. Along the bay, the view is amazing although at this point, the wind is already freezing. But again, we had so much fun and continued cycling. We stopped here and there for photos then continued with the ride. I used my hubby's bike and I like it. Hope then we can continue to cycle around Wellington.

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WW: The Three Sisters and the Elephant Rock

The Three Sisters and the Elephant

One of the highlights of our sweet escapade to New Plymouth and Lake Taupo areas here in New Zealand. 

right on sunset..

As I shared previously in Escapade to New Plymouth and Lake Taupo (Part 1) , we stopped by at the Three Sisters and the Elephant Rock. Check out some photos we took here in this area.

And welcome to the Three Sisters and the Elephant Rock.

The area is also known as Tongapōrutu, which in Maori means the three sisters. As you can see, the rock formation here is grouped into three distinct shapes standing close to one another like the three sisters. 

In order to arrive in this very spot, we have to walk from the nearby beach and parking lot during the low tide. It is quite a walk and the beach can be slippery as well. We literally walked down here barefooted as it felt a lot safer. After about 15 minutes walk, we finally saw the three sisters and the elephant.

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Escapade to New Plymouth and Lake Taupo (Part 1)

Escapade to New Plymouth and Lake Taupo

During the Lebaran or Eid Al Fitr break, we had an impromptu holiday to New Plymouth and Lake Taupo area.

Since we celebrated the Victory Day on Tuesday, we then had some times around the week before the office started again. We decided to take a short trip,- which then became extended one, to New Plymouth and Lake Taupo areas. And not only us, but 3 other families as well. so in total it was 13 of us!

cheers..

The plan is to see the famous Mount Taranaki and its reflection, visit the Three Sisters and the Elephants, then explore Lake Taupo, including the Huka Falls and the Huka Prawns before heading back to Wellington. Well, We still had time but I was planning to have an open house for Eid Al Fitr on Sunday so we had to be back to Wellington on Saturday.

Our first stop was the city called Foxton.

welcome to Foxton!

We stopped at Cafe de Mollen although unfortunately the cafe was closed. 

We still enjoyed the lunch break here on the picnic table in front of the cafe and the mollen, or the wind mill. 

We bought some souvenirs as well and tried the Foxton Fizz in raspberries. Delicious indeed and we got some home as well.

the Foxton Fizz is...

We then continued our trip to Mt Taranaki area but apparently we were too late and it was too cold already so we didn't get a glimpse of it. We then went straight to the beach area, the Three Sisters and the Elephant. Lucky us we arrived on time as the sunset was beautifully starting. We walked barefoot from the parking lot to the wonderful arrays of rocks, beach and brilliant sky. It was magical!

Then after a good rest in Coronation Court Motel in New Plymouth, we explored the surrounding areas in the morning before heading to Taupo. 

the top of Mt. Taranaki from afar

We went to the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and Fitzroy Beach. The bridge was under renovation but we still managed to enjoy the beautiful view and pathway in this area.

the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge

As it's winter, we certainly did not go to the water LOL. But it was not less fun as we took so many photos here. We finally had a glimpse of Mt. Taranaki here.

the bridge and Mt. Taranaki a far

On the way to Lake Taupo, we took the State Highway 43 or the Forgotten World Highway. 

welcome to the Forgotten World Highway

Although the road was very challenging, the view is so beautiful and at some points it reminded us to Palisades highway back in New York. We stopped by and took more photos in some spots that have autumn signs like those beautiful  foliage trees and deserted roads. Here are the photos we have.

cheers...

Well, that's the first part of our little Escapade to New Plymouth and Lake Taupo this year. Wait for more story and adventures yaaaa.