This is the view of the Kapiti Coast region, approx 50km north of Wellington, on the West Coast. The pic is taken from above Paekakeriki, commonly called "Pie - kok" by the locals. Interrestingly same goes for Paraparaumu (para-para-umu) called para-param by many locals.
Our home, in Paraparaumu is at the top end of the bay, in the distance, where it juts out toward Kapiti Island.
Can be seen a little better in this pic.....
There is really good information of the area available at the following links, well worth checking out, to get a feel for where we live, the history and lifestyle:
http://www.kapitiislandalive.co.nz/ for all things related to Kapiti Island
http://www.kapiti.org.nz/ for all things Kapiti community related
That should keep you all busy for a couple of days, which will give me a chance to get some of our pics and story up on this blog.......
Happy Kapiti surfing!