Give me a tall ship and a star to sail her by

Some people know what they want in life, some even the way or the means to make it happen. If you can desire something within your reach and be content upon attaining it you have found a good thing.
I found a good thing last Wednesday. Actually I found it a long time ago, but had the opportunity to visit again…. the east coast. I must say I have never seen the surf at Tawharanui as good as I saw it yesterday. Even just being there is wonderful. We arrived around 720pm (It was a little further than we thought) and although there were many others there I managed to get a couple of good rides(even hitting a rock, I think those who wear helmets are on to a good thing) Because there were so many surfing and we had very little time I felt a little like Moses who from upon the mountain looked down upon the promised land  knowing he would not be able to walk upon it.  I think Moses would have been content though as a man who could look beyond his present circumstances.
I think seeing beyond our circumstances can is an important ability. At the the same time though we often fail to see our circumstances, unless there happens to be a pressing reason to do so. But know this people of New Zealand, beyond the traffic, beyond the cities and towns, beyond the televisions and computers there is……. the east coast.
New Zealand has so many beautiful beaches  and public areas I find it hard to imagine there can be many others equal to this place on earth. Go therefore explore and enjoy it, it might just be what you need, even if it is just for an hour, or just long enough to see the sun sink below the horizon and the sea and sky  ever change through its colours as the night approaches. Although we often fail to find the time, it is within our reach and if you are wanting you shall be made content.