New experiences

Today we went for a drive to Titahi Bay. On the way we spotted a donkey in a small paddock outside the Elsdon Camp, so we stopped and I had a look at it. There were some other kids playing with it, and I was initially nervous, but eventually I felt safe once I understood it was behind a fence and wouldn't hurt me. I patted its head, and later fed it some long grass.

After that we went to the beach. It was quite windy so the water was a bit choppy. I walked on the sand towards the water, and then suddenly a wave came and water splashed all over my feet!! Then waves just kept coming and going, sucking the sand out from under my feet and then washing in seaweed that got tangled around my legs. It was all a bit scary because the water was foamy white as it approached, but I got confident and then I started enjoying running around in the water and splashing. Daddy picked me up and took me out into the water further and I had a good look at the sea. Daddy put me in the water and it was up to my knees. Then suddenly a BIG wave came and Daddy pulled me out of the water but it was too late and I got soaked, and Daddy did too!!