Back to the 80s

Tonight we had a real blast from the past as we went to see Tears for Fears and Spandau Ballet in concert at the Vector Arena. Tears for Fears on first for an hour's set playing all their hits and getting the crowd warmed up.

Spandau Ballet have only just reformed after a 20 year absence and have never played in New Zealand before. They seemed to have a great time on stage and that filtered through to the audience and we pretended we were back in 1983! A great concert full of all the old hits, the 80s were the best...

Tutukaka Coast

This weekend we have been up to stay at a bach in Ngunguru with friends. Once again we were very fortunate with the weather, a glorious autumnal weekend. The view down the estuary at Ngunguru.

The morning was spent at Wooleys Bay, a stunning beach, and we were the only people on it for most of the time.

Royston fished and I soaked up the sun. Only a couple of small fish today though.

We then spent the afternoon exploring a bit more of the coastline, including Tutukaka marina.

And some of the smaller bays, not such nice beaches here though at Kowharewa Bay.

The view from the lookout down to Ngunguru was pretty good though. A lovely relaxing weekend away.