Katikati was founded in 1875 by Irish settlers. There are many kiwifruit, avocado and citrus orchards in this area, and the town has many murals painted on the buildings, showing life in earlier times.
A couple of the many murals in town
We are staying the night at a delightful POP (park over property) just a few kms from town. Such a beautiful property, with fruit and avocado trees in abundance. Our hosts brought us some freshly picked apples and mandarins to enjoy, how very kind of them.
Our site for the night
Growing in the home garden
After a trip to the local laundromat for never ending laundry duties, we went to visit my cousin Brian and his lovely wife Bev. It has been several years since we have met up, so it was good to catch on on the the news – sadly Bev didn’t want her photo taken, so we just came away with memories.
After a leisurely start to the morning, and being invited to morning coffee on the deck with our hosts, we eventually got on our way. Not a long trip, just a mere 17km to Cooney Reserve in Omokoroa. We don’t usually do “freedom camping” but this place was recommended to us by friends Andrew and Debbie who live close by. Such a wonderful peaceful place place to stay with gorgeous views over the estuary. There is a very popular cycle track and people were coming and going all afternoon.
Such a lovely place to stay
We were invited around to Andrew and Debbie’s home for afternoon tea. And to say hello again to their two rag doll cats, Beau and Van. These two had certainly grown since we saw them in the New Year, particularly Beau who is now a very big boy indeed. And smaller Van looks so cute with his eye patch. They were having fun hanging about on their cat tower. Later on Andrew and Debbie came back to our caravan and we shared a fish and chip meal together it was so nice to spend time with them again and catch up on all the news.
Beau and Van
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