Matakana Fair was as hot and busy as ever. I got sick again. This time we used natural remedies instead of antibiotics. It really worked.

Mathersons bay was our two day haunt after the fair. There was a track leading up a magical leafy valley to a Tea colored pool at the top of a waterfall. We swam, a little freaked out after seeing some slithery eels. The submerged rocks were a hazard for unsuspecting knees. The rope swing was awesome till the boys (who were spectating) had a punch up so it was time to go.

A man came to talk to us claiming he was from the council. He said since we were already there we could stay the night but would have to leave in the morning due to our truck being 12m in length instead of 9m. We stayed two nights and found out he was only an old fart who lives up the road and comes down to harass  people. Beware of S.A.M (self appointed managers). Well rested we headed for Whangarei, stopping in why poo, whoops I mean Waipu for a rainy night.

On Thursday we sped to Whangarei to get there in time to see a movie, but when we looked online it was sold out! No wonder, we hadn’t booked and it was a grey rainy day. Never-mind because Dad, Ella and I went to see the new Star Wars movie that night at eight thirty. It was incredible! Friday morning the boys finally got to see the movie they missed out on, Ferdinand. Then it was setup for Whangarei Extravaganza. What a nice relaxed week. See ya!