Browns Bay beach

I’m normally at this beach in the very early hours for swimming. But I had lunch nearby yesterday and so walked over to check it out. It’s been pretty hot (at least by Auckland standards) and humid (by any standards) so a perfect time to go to the beach and enjoy the breeze off the water.

On the one hand, most of Auckland is closed for the holiday week. But on the other, most people who can flee to the countryside do so.

As a result, our lovely local beaches aren’t crowded even now. Magnificent!