March 23, 2025
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon we decided to head out of town to the beach. Gathering our niece Debbie, we hopped in the car and headed north to meet up with our good friends Simon and Michele and go for a swim at their local beach, Scott’s Landing. The water was so inviting that even Lauren ventured in.
The landing is named after the Scott family who settled there in 1849 to build ships. The house they built in 1877 still exists. Originally serving as a family home, it was soon extended to serve as a hotel and boarding house. The Scotts lived there until about 1912 after which it was used by the family as a holiday home for the next 50 years. It is now owned by Auckland Council and used for community events.
After an enjoyable afternoon on the beach we headed back to Simon and Michele’s deck to sip on a cup of Earl Grey tea and to admire the view.
Mal and Lauren 