This past Sunday, we when to Kapiti Island. It is a nature reserve about an hour north of where we live, just off the coast. Birds are everywhere. It was like walking through a giant aviary. We also saw the rare taheka which looks like an ancient blue chicken.

We had to take the Te Aihe ferry to the island. We wanted to go to the North End. However, the boat captain didn’t drop us off at the right location. So, we got to hike up and down a mountain in the middle of the island instead. If we ever go again, we’ll use the other ferry service.

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