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Past Summer days at Mount Maunganui beach




Since it's so cruddy, wet and cold here I thought I'd take a look through my external hard drive and found these images that make me feel alot warmer - just thinking about the hot sand under my feet, the warm air and the sound of rolling waves is a nice change from looking out at rainy dark Winter skies. See that slightly greenish tinge in the second photo in the waves? That's sea lettuce that washes up at certain times of the year. I'd never seen anything like it and it really does look and feel like lettuce - very strange.

These ones were taken back in January - this part of the beach is not the busy part, apparently that's further down towards the left hand side nearer the shops, restaurants and cafes. We chose a less populated area...what's it like where you live right now?

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Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes said…
I find that I also like to look at summer photos when the weather is dreary outside. Looks like a beautiful beach, Amy! We are just starting summer here in NJ, and the weather this week has been glorious -- sunny, mid 80's and no humidity!
25 June 2016 at 14:51
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Wow, that looks like a great time was had by all. We are going on our beach vacation next month. I also like to think about it during the cold months of the year.
27 June 2016 at 02:17
eileeninmd said…
Hello, it does look warm at the beach. Wish I was there. Lovely scenes and photos. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
28 June 2016 at 08:19
Fun60 said…
It looks lovely. We are having a few stormy days with torrential rain and flooding. Then within a few hours the sun is out spreading it's warmth.
28 June 2016 at 09:07
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
I've seen Sea Lettuce here on the Oregon Coast in past years and yes, it is weird. It is probably edible -- hould know, but don't. My kids all took a coastal biology class when they were in high school and we learned all about stuff like that -- but it's so long ago I've forgotten. We are back home on the US west coast now, where it is summer, but not as hot as it was when we left Florida earlier this month. I do not love rainy winter weather (which is why we spend winters in sunny Florida) so I certainly understand your posting summer memories!
28 June 2016 at 11:42
Photo Cache said…
Oh beautiful beach scenes. Makes me wanna wish I was on a beach instead of sitting in my office all day.
28 June 2016 at 15:32
Rhonda Albom said…
I am missing those days right now.
28 June 2016 at 16:26
mick said…
Great photo memories of sunny days at the beach!
28 June 2016 at 16:36
Lady Fi said…
Lovely memories.
28 June 2016 at 19:28
Amypie71 said…
really? before now I'd never seen it in my life. Up north where I use to live I think it was too warm cos we never got it there.
28 June 2016 at 20:00
carol l mck said…
It is summertime in New England and your gorgeous beach photography makes me wonder where I can find a less crowded sandy beach ~

Happy Day, weekend and Happy 4th of July in the USA to you.
1 July 2016 at 01:49
Amypie71 said…
yes that's the key to find a less crowded beach, not so easy here in the city. 4th of July though isnt celebrated here in NZ but hope it goes well for you there :-)
1 July 2016 at 05:12
Photo(Geo)grapher said…
That is a truly beautiful area.
11 October 2016 at 08:07
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