Sunday, September 21, 2008

Narnia and Cathedral Cove

Natalie swinging on the beach in Hahei
They had to pry me off Entrance into Narnia

Natalie and Maegen...Natalie's idea, need I say more...
Stroll through Narnia
Another awesome rock

After Raglan we went to the Coromandel peninsula(on the central east coast) to a very quaint little town called Hahei. There was a beautiful beach just outside our hostel. As we walk along the beach we climbed the rocks and swung on a rope swing and the waves would come crashing under our feet. The next day we went to Cathedral Cove, which was about a 45 minute hike from our hostel. Cathedral Cove is in the opening scene of Prince Caspian when the four sons of adam and daughters of eve first enter Narnia. We got great photos, but the best part was that we had the beach all to ourselves. You could only go through the cave at low tide, so we timed it just right. We were able to walk through this huge cave that opened up into what felt like another world. We explored the area and threw the Frisbee around. Johnny and I worked up a sweat so we decided to jump into the freezing Pacific. While in the waves, we decided to do some bodysurfing, it was awesome.

8 comments:

Andy Dettmer said...

Awesome! It looks like ya'll are having a great time! We love reading your updates! love andy, melissa, and drew

Brooks and Karen said...

Wow what great pictures and comments. We are enjoying tracking your adventure. Love Brooks and Karen

natalieandbobbyplusarlo said...

It was so great to hear that yall were keeping up with us! We love you all, and are so happy to get to share our adventure! WE MISS YOU!

Jodi said...

AMAZING!!! We are so excited to read about your adventures!! I am so excited about y'all going to the same beach Narnia was filmed! How cool! We love and miss y'all tons!!
Love Tim and Jodi

jenny said...

Hey guys! I'm really frustrated that I haven't been able to answer when you call. Tonight it was church, last time a meeting, ect.... Also, I tried calling you and it said my phone doesn't have that feature. lame. Anyway- night time (the later the better) is the best time to call me. 5-8P I am usually busy. Hope to connect soon!!

brianandcourt said...

Yea! A blog! Heard through the family grapevine about your New Zealand (& blog) adventure - love the pictures... thanks for the updates! :)
brian, courtney & the girls

Nun and Elda said...

Have been looking at your pictures and enjoying your adventures. Miss at work all the guys say Hi.

The Cooper Clan said...

I love the pictures...we're so happy that y'all are having such a great time! Enjoy:) Love you both, Nikki, Jim, Derek, Reesie & Carson