Dream house by the sea

Last weekend we visited a friend who moved north of Auckland to a place called Tutukaka Coast. About 2.5 hours drive through rolling hills, winding roads and refreshingly green sceneries. Naka-refresh talaga ang mag-long drive dito. Maganda kasi ang mga tanawin. Sabi ko nga "the journey, not the destination". But in this case, the destination was equally magnificent.

Our friend bought a boat yard in Tutukaka Coast, kaya talagang tabi ng dagat. Para bang limang hakbang lang, tubig na. Tapos nanguha kami ng mga shellfish and oysters sa isang beach nearby. Hindi lang namin nagawa ang mag-fishing. Wala na kasing time. "This is the closest you can get to paradise", sabi nga nung friend namin.

Sarap talaga ang malapit sa dagat, no? (Wala lang sanang tsunami). Kaya nga ngayon, ang dream namin ni Jean ang bumili ng property na tabi ng dagat or lake. Kahit na creek okay na rin. A hide-away to spend weekends, to rejuvenate and enjoy the wonders of nature.

Why wait for one’s retirement age before really enjoying life? Why not enjoy retirement at least two days a week, now? Life is too short. Got to enjoy it.