Kia Ora

 I went on an adventure to the seaside town of Devonport. 

Church friends Sally Ann, Robyn, Sara, and Julie joined me as we toured Fort Victoria on Victoria Hill--a WWII lookout post with gorgeous views--

Left to right: Sara, Sally Ann, Wendy, Robyn, and Julie enjoyed the beautiful scenery and each other's company.

followed by a tour of the shops down the Main Street of Devonport. I bought fresh produce, nail polish, warm slippers, and socks then we all had lunch at a quaint cafe.


Later that week I went back to Devonport to collect shells and rocks on Narrow Neck Beach. I bought delicious bread at Wild Wheat and made yummy potato leek soup with sea spaghetti after learning about the nutritional value of seaweed at IE Produce--Takapuna's answer to Whole Foods--during a class night. 

While Giff held Area Council with the presidency and Area Seventies the women went to a market and shopped. Then to a ceramics factory for a tour. 

I bought a green pot and promptly planted it to beautify our front porch. Giff spoke at a special meeting followed by a nice lunch I helped set up and serve. 

Then we enjoyed an evening stroll on Takapuna Beach ending the week on the right foot-literally--and reminding us how blessed we are to be surrounded by the Lord's beautiful creations.

                                               Good evening from Takapuna Beach.