Day 15. Friday 21st November 2003
Kaiteriteri

Got up for a 9:00am start just down the beach (100m away) for sea kayaking. After a safety briefing and getting kitted up, Jeff and I set off in out two-seater kayak. Me at the front and Jeff steering at the back. Water was lovely and blue and we had a nice time paddling around the coves and beaches (lovely golden sand). This place reminds me of Greece, rocky islands and sandy beaches.

Paddled down to Split Apple Rock, it wasn't as far as I thought it would be and we paddled quite well. Sun very hot and shining, perfect day for a paddle. Stopped at beach near there and I got in the water. It was cold at first but the wetsuit really helped and I couldn't get so far and not go in. Wanted to get a picture of the Rock so swam over there by myself (which was a bit scary— kept thinking of sharks). We sunbathed a bit on the beach and snacked on some fruit and biscuits, then paddled back to base.

It was a quiet day besides the kayaking. We enjoyed the sun and the campsite was nice and quiet although it was huge and must get packed in the height of summer. Been feeding lots of finches, about 50 at one time, and some will even take from your hand. Also have a visiting mother duck and 6-7 ducklings. Able to feed the ducklings directly, they have got so used to people.