Life is beautiful
I've just had the most awesome day. I went into the hospital in the morning, did a ward round and then saw a couple of procedures in theatre. Then I saw a baby being delivered down in delivery suite. I felt very priviliged to have been allowed to witness a very special and personal moment for the family.
After that, I went into town for a late lunch. While facing a very pleasant ocean view, I had a delicious Cajun chicken burger with fries and a nice hot coffee that wasn't too strong or too weak. After that, I felt very full and just sat in a bench and soaked up the view.
Then I drove to Mt. Manganui and climbed up to the top. I took a very steep route which got me to the top in less than 20 minutes, but I was also quite puffed due to my poor excercise tolerance! The hard work was rewared by a beautiful sunset view over Tauranga and the port. I managed to find a spot where I could see the endless ocean to my right, with boats coming slowly into the harbour. Slightly to my left, there was a small forrest of pine trees, which I'd love to say was wild and untouched by humans, but it was probably a tree plantation. Behind it, a warm and mellow golden sun was setting behind the hills in the distance. Further around still, I could see the port winding down for the evening and the lights of Tauranga starting to warm up. The best part of all was that there was no other human life near me at that part of the summit, and the only thing I could hear was the ocean gently brushing against the base of the mountain.
Unfortunately, because the sun was setting, I could only stay there for about 30 minutes before I had to make my way back down. I took an easier route but it also took longer. Almost 45 minutes. It was nearly dark by the time I got to the bottom, but it didn't really matter. A full moon now provided all the light I needed to make my way safely back to the car. I feel so relaxed now. I could easily stay here forever.
After that, I went into town for a late lunch. While facing a very pleasant ocean view, I had a delicious Cajun chicken burger with fries and a nice hot coffee that wasn't too strong or too weak. After that, I felt very full and just sat in a bench and soaked up the view.
Then I drove to Mt. Manganui and climbed up to the top. I took a very steep route which got me to the top in less than 20 minutes, but I was also quite puffed due to my poor excercise tolerance! The hard work was rewared by a beautiful sunset view over Tauranga and the port. I managed to find a spot where I could see the endless ocean to my right, with boats coming slowly into the harbour. Slightly to my left, there was a small forrest of pine trees, which I'd love to say was wild and untouched by humans, but it was probably a tree plantation. Behind it, a warm and mellow golden sun was setting behind the hills in the distance. Further around still, I could see the port winding down for the evening and the lights of Tauranga starting to warm up. The best part of all was that there was no other human life near me at that part of the summit, and the only thing I could hear was the ocean gently brushing against the base of the mountain.
Unfortunately, because the sun was setting, I could only stay there for about 30 minutes before I had to make my way back down. I took an easier route but it also took longer. Almost 45 minutes. It was nearly dark by the time I got to the bottom, but it didn't really matter. A full moon now provided all the light I needed to make my way safely back to the car. I feel so relaxed now. I could easily stay here forever.
posted by SpongeMike @ 18:39
3 Comments:
That is why... it's a good place for old ppl....
*no pun intended*
That sounds beautiful~ Things like that can be suprisingly enjoyable yet so easy and accessible. City life ppl really don't know what they're missing until they see the treasured hideaways of small towns. I have to go visit~
Want to be a guy now...no need to worry about safety etc....
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