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Monday, 4 May 2009

THAT'S MY WORLD TUESDAY - CAPE REINGA

When Hubby and I were in Whangarei recently, we decided to hop in the car to take a little road trip - as is our way. Hubby had visited Cape Reinga before but it was my first time. I was excited by his description of the lighthouse and surrounding scenery.

Cape Reinga is located at the northern tip of the North Island of New Zealand. A lighthouse was built there in 1941, it sends out a light signal ever 12 seconds which reaches 19 nautical miles.

Looking out from the lighthouse you can see where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet. A ridge of foaming water can be seen where the oceans clash and merge, creating waves of up to 10 metres.

Well, so I'm told. This was the view for me after our two hour drive. Better luck next time. I still love the photo though.





There is a link to That's My World Tuesday on my sidebar. Feel free to visit.

Not much to report today. It's getting colder out. I'm heading to the hairdressers for a trim and colour. Looking more like Krazy Brown at the mo. Hubby is still on his travels - London. G arrived safely in Wanaka and is settling in. I'm feeling content and happy. It's all good.

Be good. If you're bad, make sure you tell me all about it.

Love KB
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17 comments:

  1. Dr.John5 May 2009 at 09:37

    I thought England was the only place with fog like that.

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  2. KB5 May 2009 at 09:38

    So did I!

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  3. Mary Elizabeth5 May 2009 at 10:06

    Lovely photo indeed.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Mary Elizabeth @ Now and Then

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  4. Guy D5 May 2009 at 10:53

    I love photos with fog, this one is outstanding. Such great atmosphere.

    Have a great week
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  5. betty-NZ5 May 2009 at 12:35

    That's a wonderful photo, even if you didn't get to see the seas meet. I hope to get up that way next year. Here's praying for good weather!

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  6. KB5 May 2009 at 12:50

    Mary - Glad you like it.

    Guy - Thank you so much.

    Bettyl - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

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  7. KB5 May 2009 at 13:12

    It's much more beautiful when you can actually see it.

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  8. Martha Z5 May 2009 at 14:56

    The fog has its own charm though I sure you would have prefered the view after all that travel.

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  9. The Explorer5 May 2009 at 16:51

    That lighthouse is beautiful. Nice photo.

    Look at the direction sign, looks like directing us to different part of the world.

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  10. KB5 May 2009 at 18:43

    Missy - You certainly can.

    Thanks you two.

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  11. Rinkly Rimes5 May 2009 at 20:35

    I had a photo taken by that sign in BLAZING sunshine! Your view is an eye-opener.

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  12. erin6 May 2009 at 08:17

    great capture...the fog is amazing there. thank you for sharing the interesting info too.

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  13. Shannon6 May 2009 at 09:43

    What an interesting lighthouse..

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  14. KB6 May 2009 at 10:15

    RR - I plan to do that too some day.

    Thank you all for stopping by.

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  15. chrome3d7 May 2009 at 03:25

    At least you got something really unusual to show from your long trip!

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  16. Baruch7 May 2009 at 16:16

    When we went up to Cape Reinga it was cold and windy with limited vision. Would love to go again on a clear sunny day when you can see far away and beyond ...

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  17. KB8 May 2009 at 20:00

    Glad you liked the photo everyone.

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