TATAKA 19TH - 22ND JANUARY

Takaka 19th - 22nd January

Today we left Nelson and we are on our way to Tataka but on Rachel's recommendation we are stopping at Able Tasman for a walk along the coast. Stunning walk along a path by the sea walked through a cave on the beach - on way back had coffee and cake at a beautiful cafe overlooking the sea called The Last Cafe.
Arrived at Jennifer's place our Airbnb for the next 3 days really lovely room and people.  Have a relax in the lovely garden and then go into town for pizza at the Dangerous cafe really good pizza and friendly staff.
After breakfast we make an early start as we want to fit in quite a lot today.  First stop is Whararika beach which is absolutely incredible and we see seals which is a bonus, next stop lunch at the Farewell spit with a great table overlooking the sea.  We then head off to Waikoropupu springs scenic reserve which is in the Guinness book of records for the clearest view through water of 65metres - this is a beautiful place and well worth a visit - next on our list was the Grove Scenic Reserve which has rainforest vegetation and limestone rock formations.  Finally we had a look at all of the beaches but a bit to late for a swim.
Agricultural Fayre with the family from out Airbnb today,  what a brilliant day , staying with Airbnb is such a lovely way to find out about what is going on in the local area. Had dinner with the family again tonight a  lovely chilli and then off to the cinema in town where we watch passengers whilst sitting on a comfy sofa.
Whilst we were at the Fayre the rain started coming down and it gets worse during the night and really windy,  we have to delay our departure till a bit later but the lovely Jennifer, Jason and their
little girl April let us stay and we are treated to home made cookies.

Finally leave at about 11.30 with hugs all round.

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