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Over the hills and far away...




On Tuesday B invited me to go with him to work as the jobs he had were about 90 minutes away. His job means that he fixes peoples phone lines and internet problems so we drove out through Kaikohe, Taheke, Opononi and Omapere to end up in Waimamaku. This is a lookout spot we stopped at in Pakanae that allowed us to see over some of the Hokianga coastline.

 Linking up with Skywatch Friday.

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local alien said…
How wonderful to be able to travel with him. Wish we could get away too.
Beautiful photo
25 February 2021 at 09:04
Tom said…
...I hope that you enjoyed your low UV day!
25 February 2021 at 09:18
Bill said…
A beautiful view!
25 February 2021 at 10:16
gz said…
Good to get a chance to go..and to give company too
25 February 2021 at 10:33
Pauline said…
Ahh, I'm envious. It's been too long since I wandered around the Hokianga!
25 February 2021 at 12:35
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Must be quite a view on a good day, it's not bad as it is
25 February 2021 at 23:57
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
That’s a nice perk of B’s job, getting to see that scenery! And I’m sure the long round trip went much faster for him with you along! (I suppose the distance would be way too far for him to come fix my internet problems, even if you came along? )))
26 February 2021 at 05:08
kwarkito said…
a beautiful spot, and a wonderful picture
26 February 2021 at 08:45
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Wow, gorgeous photo and location. Sounds like B has an interesting and challenging job!
26 February 2021 at 08:52
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
The water is a beautiful turquoise color.
26 February 2021 at 09:54
Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
traveling together and seeing that view is a blessing
26 February 2021 at 10:47
Light and Voices said…
Agreed. Gorgeous view. You are blessed to live in such a beautiful area. Be safe while travelling.
27 February 2021 at 15:41
PerthDailyPhoto said…
That's a spectacular view Amy 💙
27 February 2021 at 21:10
carol l mck said…
Great photo of an awesome place ~ glad you could travel together ~ ^_^ ~ Happy Weekend to you,

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28 February 2021 at 03:24
NatureFootstep said…
this view was well worth the trip :)
28 February 2021 at 05:23
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