Crystal Castle

Another journey across the border. This time into the hills near Mullumbimby where we had heard about Crystal Castle and Shambhala Gardens. A tranquil sanctuary, home to the largest crystals in the world set in peaceful gardens on the hillside.

It was a little more up and down than I had envisaged, but the pathways were good and despite the crowds it did not “feel” crowded. We spent a LOT longer there than we had thought we would, but the pace was slow and the atmosphere calm.

It truly is a magical place – and the cake at the café !! There are no words.

 

 

Sunday Funday

It was a glorious day last Sunday - quite a contrast to today. We went for a walk to check out the wildlife and soak up some rays.

TURTLES !! There are turtles in the lake - can you see the one photobombing the ducklings ?

Then on the way home - love the patterns from the wrought iron fencing on the footpath

As 2015 slips into the past and becomes a memory

Well, Christmas and New Year have been and gone and I've been very remiss here. 

So just to get back on track, here are some pictorial updates of stuff that has been happening, and places we've been since the last time I was here.

Christmas Morning

The Mount (Maunganui)

Waihi

Port Albert (The Davys' emigrated on this scheme in 1862 but didn't end up settling here)

Raglan

Coromandel Peninsula

Pakiri & Hibiscus Coast