Raglan

08/03/13

My third weekend in TK I took a day trip out to Raglan where Manu Bay is located, also known by surfers as the second best left hand break in the world!

The surf was going off, head high barrels, one after another! I so wanted to get in but this was the same day as The Chiefs game and I didn't want to be pressured for time renting a board, returning it, etc. So instead, I enjoyed myself watching from the beach.

Left after left rolled in with up to 20 surfers enjoying their perfection. It was quite the trek across the rocks to get into the water but many did it barefoot and with ease.

I climbed up some of the bigger rocks around the mountain side to get a better view of the outside break and this is what is looked like...

:) just beautiful!

After drinking some locally brewed coffee and enjoying some small chat with the locals, I made my way inland in search of Bridal Veil Falls. 4k from the main road and a 10 min walk from the car park, ran the 55m Bridal Veil Falls.

Possibly one of the most beautiful places I've seen, I could not believe my eyes at the site of this heavenly place. There was a viewing area halfway down the track (seen above) as well as a boardwalk that lay at the foot of the falls. I thanked God with every step I took to the bottom, almost in disbelief that He has blessed me with such incredible adventures.

Then, as if to be knocked back into reality, I slipped on the third to last step and busted my butt so hard that everything went flying from my pockets. Phone landed on the very edge of the boardwalk and gopro that was thankfully strapped to my wrist whacked me directly between the eyes. Surviving. But what a rewarding view it was when I finally gathered my things and myself.

What a beautiful and surreal place...

On the way back up I was treated with Tui's singing and the sun shining through the trees.

Ever so thankful, I reached my car and heading home with great delight at how the day had played out. But it wasn't over yet! The Chiefs Rugby game was only hours away! :)