Spent today exploring the Coromandel peninsula. Exploring included getting lost at the most northern tip with beautiful (and very rainy) beaches and finally making our way around to the forested hills southeast of our hostel. Broken Hills is a park with hiking trails that go through deserted gold mine tunnels. Steep, breath-taking, and very, very wet. Yesterday and today POURED, so the trails were knee-deep at times. Sarah managed to find the best mode of transportation.
The tunnels themselves were interesting. Very wet to hike through!
Back at the hostel tonight and managed to see a bit of sun on the drive back. Love this hostel! It's very funky with a ton of charm and very friendly fellow travelers. Lots of different ages and backgrounds. Sarah and I were both up early this morning and got to enjoy reading in the living area with only the sound of the rain on the corrugated metal roof. Here is a glance:
This area is dangerous; it's too easy to see myself living here. Despite the poor weather, the people are incredibly friendly and the place is beautiful beyond words at times. It's funny what a stark contrast it is to the urban areas. Tomorrow, we are hitting the beaches in the area if it's sunny and then scooting our tiny car over to the west coast to stay in the Raglan area. I've heard nothing but good things about the town and surrounding activities. More caves and black sand beaches! Wicked. I leave you with a picturesque view of the Coromandel coast.
Until after the New Year!,
Kate
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