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Winter Paragliding at Mangawhai Surf Beach



Last weekend for us kiwis was Queens Birthday which means that the Monday was a public holiday, we drove nearly 4 hours up north to my home and spent a bit of time at the surf beach people watching.  Such a fine sunny early Winter's day, lots of people about one of which was this paraglider who was trying to catch a little bit of wind but I don't think he was very successful as shortly after this everything was packed away. Nevertheless we enjoyed our time away but as always it's nice to get back to where I now am.

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Rhonda Albom said…
Somehow your photos make it look a lot warmer that it feels to me.
9 June 2016 at 20:07
NatureFootstep said…
oh, what a lovely place. Looks fun with those paragliders :)
9 June 2016 at 22:04
Buckeroomama said…
There's this one beach near us where once in a while we get to see a paraglider land on the beach. It's always a treat whenever we see them do that. :)
10 June 2016 at 03:16
joanna said…
terrific image. That pink glider agains the backdrop of cliffs - superb.
10 June 2016 at 07:57
Spare Parts and Pics said…
A great photo-opportunity!!
10 June 2016 at 08:56
Alexander said…
Beautiful beach. It must be cold paragliding in Winter.

Have a good weekend!

Alexander
Alex's World! - http://alex.kakinan.com
10 June 2016 at 09:52
Photo Cache said…
The pink pops up so beautifully and makes this photo so interesting I thought.

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10 June 2016 at 10:26
Pauline said…
Great shots, Amy. Love the pink against the cliffs. The beach looks wonderful, I feel a Mangawhai visit coming on.
10 June 2016 at 15:58
Photo(Geo)grapher said…
What a lovely place.
10 June 2016 at 18:24
Jarek said…
What a beautiful beach. Lovely photos too :-)
11 June 2016 at 01:16
eileeninmd said…
Hello, spending time at the beach is great. Wonderful photos. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
12 June 2016 at 23:34
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