It's just over that hill now. Part 2. Where are the sherpas.

We made it to the beach.
The adults found a cafe to set up a base.
There were 18 of us by now as some had cut out part of the journey on the ferry.
(I've filed that away for future reference).
We ordered Chinese food and 100 pounds fed 18 people (including beers).















Alexandra and Heather played in the water, with their new friends.

And then, after we had eaten and drunk beer...




"A better beach can be found 2 mins over this headland".

"Ok" says we,, "Let's go." Even though the beach we were on was lovely you never know what you might be missing.

There are ropes set up to help you climb up and (more worrying) down again.










This is a first view of the lesser known "Big Wave Bay".































It is beautiful and with very few people.
















Though I could have done with resting up for the return journey (something my body reminded every step back) I had come this far and was going to swim in the sea.
The big waves were very strong as was the outgoing tide, but it was warm enough to be confortable.

And well worth the climb...