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Summer skies at Ohope Beach




It's only November here and already it feels like Summer has struck. Last weekend while driving through the Whakatane coast we kept driving for an extra 5-10 minutes and came through the small settlement of Ohope (oh-hope-ee). This tiny town is well known for it's seaside holiday spot and many people come here to camp over the holidays. This place reminds me of up where I've come from - Mangawhai Heads up north.

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eileeninmd said…
What a pretty beach and sky, lovely scene and photo! Happy Skywatching, enjoy your weekend!
Fun60 said…
That's a wonderful expanse of beach just waiting for me to take a stroll (I wish!)
Wayne said…
"It's only November here and already it feels like Summer has struck" sounds pretty good to someone who has only ever known November as 'winter is approaching' :-)

What a great beach!
Sylvia K said…
A beautiful beach and a glorious photo of it and the sky!! Thank you for sharing the beauty!! Enjoy your weekend!!
Beautiful beach, and it looks like a great place to camp!! Have a nice weekend.
Pauline said…
You put me to shame. And have inspired me to get to the beach asap. The weather has been lovely, hasn't it?
Photo Cache said…
What a gorgeous day in the beach. Getting a little jealous.

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Karl said…
This would be the right place for me, now !
NatureFootstep said…
how wonderful to have summer. Especially at a place like this :)

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