What Is The Coldest You Have Ever Been?

Some one asked me today what is the coldest I have ever been. It did not take me too long to think of a few occasions. If you happen to get cold or even worse wet and cold it is the kind of sensation you do not quickly forget.
One time that really stands out for me was the rock fishing trip in a little place a long way from nowhere...mimiwhangata. That trip ended with me and a mate sleeping the night ill equipped upon a very exposed, very hard and very craggy rock! Had I thought be prepared, had I thought lets hop back across the rocks we used to get to our island (A tall rock) before the tide comes in and before it gets dark it I wouldnt have had to huddle upon the rock with my mate under my swanndri
A swanndri is a perfect piece of clothing for rock fishing but as a blanket for two.....well suffice to say it was a cold long and uncomfortable night. In addition to the cold long and uncomfortable part it was also a weeny bit unnerving while perched upon a rock to listen to the waves crashing below. We weighed up the situation and decided it was better then trying to make it back to shore as it was some distance away and getting deeper and darker and the rock had sufficient height..... but still even though the snapper I caught that evening remains the biggest I have ever caught it was foolish to linger as we did. I must say though  Mimiwhangata is a great spot for good east coast recreation. Surfing, fishing and diving way off the beaten track. I wont rave on as some places a best to be explored. I will just say if you are looking for a rural coastal holiday this is a great place for a family vacation, check it out but don't tell to many others.