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After many years of looking at Rangitoto & wondering, Hana was finally whisked away across the harbour with George, Yas & Theo to climb the volcano & celebrate Hana's birthday. We had a fabulous warm, spring day, exploring the main route. But looks can be deceiving, it's a big volcano & we didn't have time to reach the summit & see the lava caves. Read on to find out what we saw.
Our usual view towards Rangitoto, as you know.
Looking back to the Eastern suburbs of Mission Bay, Kohi & St Heliers.
The lava landscape 'beach'. There's a huge stingray in there somewhere, we glimpsed it briefly before our ferry disturbed it's peace.
The volcano (extinct of course) is about 600 years old and covered in trees & bush and is protected. It's a long way down to the ferry & we're not at the top yet.
The path has been cleared and is relatively easy to start with. It heats up nicely in the sun & stays warm, however it is not a recommended walk on hot days, unless you want to look like a prawn on a BBQ.
Yas leads the way cautiously & found the lava caves, natural tunnels & amazing to see, just as well we brought the torches to explore inside.
"Oh alright, I'll smile just for you Hana"
We're heading back down for our packed lunch, the mystery of the summit left for another day. We can't wait!
A selection of photos of the kids, at their best, just using their imagination and playing. As you will see, the family has changed a little.
'....Sisters are doing it for themselves....'And believe it or not, this was Theo's idea, which Yas readily supported, of course.
The infamous family cafe, where any drink or meal is possible & the service is first class from your adoring waiter & waitress. With every chair & table outside, menus created, table numbers, food, etc., no details were overlooked. A great place to while away a few hours with the weekend newspapers. We've recommended it for inclusion in The Good Cafe Guide.
And then there were three. Someone had the hard job of taking the photo though.
