#Spotted on a Morning Beach Walk in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A man (60s?) is rubbing sunscreen on his fidgeting partner's back as they stand next to their car.
Huffing she says: "Can you hurry up?"
He grins: "Shaddup and relax will ya? We've got nowhere to be but here."

A man (50s?) holding a fishing rod stands ankle-deep in the outgoing tide next to a camp chair and a chilly bin.* Glass calm water flowing around him reflecting a clear blue sky. Gulls gliding overhead. A gentle breeze blowing.

A small human (3?) wearing a pink wetsuit and a bucket hat splashes out of the water and runs, arms pumping, up to Mum who's holding out a beach towel. Enveloped in a big hug in seconds. Her excited tale of "SEEING A FISH!" drifting down the beach.

Two women (20s?) are cantering their Arabian ponies along the tideline. Arabian Ponies are putting on a show with their tails high, nostrils snorting. Water splashing at their hooves. A big sky and mountains in the background.

A man (40s?) and a young human (8?) alight from a ute* grab their towels and a soccer ball. Towels dropped the minute they get to the sand and the soccer ball flying as they kick it all over the place. Laughing and roaring at each other as they run.

Any typos spotted in this post were rather chuffed to get to the beach for an early morning walk today. If typos spotted, please remind them to put a bit more sunscreen on. The sun is bright today and they just might need it.

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