Beach park visit...

 

Signs at our local beach park

Yesterday, our family went to a local beach for a bit of R&R (rest and relaxation) and it was the same idea that quite a few families had with lunch, tents, mats for sleeping on and children enjoying the park close by.

What we, as the public have been made aware of, is to check the website: www.swimsafe.org.nz for Auckland beaches that are safe to swim in.

As locals, it still doesn't warrant for us to swim there if we know that there have been some problems historically but it doesn't stop people swimming there if they feel that it's safe enough for them.

There's also been 5 sightings of sharks in the last couple of days on North Eastern beaches, so there's a warning to be very careful and to swim between the flags, on beaches that have patrols.

Otherwise, you're left on your own to be vigilant especially with children and perhaps not to swim or go out too far when surfing or paddleboarding as you just never know with the death of a teen a couple of weeks back due to a shark.

Other than that, it was neat just to relax back and enjoy the sun, green grass, the blue sky and the (somewhat) gentle breeze as it was a bit breezy yesterday. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and then retired back home rejuvenated for another day...