Monday, September 8, 2008

Sunday drive in Niue


We took O'Vive on a tour of the island. we stopped off at the Talava Arches first, we have been here before but it sure was different with the big surge and crashing waves. We did a swim here and then went for lunch. After we hiked a very short hike to Matapa Chasm, this was our first time here also, what a beautiful place to swim! There is a freshwater stream that enters below sea level and keep the water cool. its so neat to look with our masks as it is a little blurry cause of the freshwater on top. when you dive down deeper the water gets warmer! this is the kids in front of the chasm!
We left there and drove to Togo - this was quite the spetacular event. It is on the west side of the island.the landscape is so dramatic and jagged!! you would not want to get washed ashore here. we walked through


the woods through a mass of jagged coral pinnacles to a grassy patch that leads to a ravine. At the bottom of the ravine
( 27 rungs on a ladder straight down!) there is a beautiful sandy beach with coconut trees rising almost to the rim of the ravine! quite the sight!!! wow is all I can say , my pictures don't do it justice!
Its amazing how different each area of the island we went to is.
We stood on the jagged coral looking out to sea, the waves crashing all around - we were in AWE. we were about 50 ft from the water and still got sprayed by the waves . something to see and experience.


we left there to stop once again at the Wash away CAfe. only open on Sundays ( actually the only thing aside from Church that is open on Sunday - funny)
we had a great day! we will go off again this afternoon, touring away. still haven't seen it all!
I almost need to go to sea to get some rest?! We have been so busy here, for a small island there has been lots to do!! hardly been on the boat.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

hey you,
great pics, great time.. Kyle, Maya, Emma, So grown up. We miss you sooo much. Thank you Dionne for the time... You are such an amazing person as is Steve. Your words.. love you

love auntie Ila xoxo

Anonymous said...

Hi Dionne and Steve -
Just checked your blog, great job. Sounds like you are having a fantastic time, wonder what your plans are. We are in Bonaire, our blog gives all of our latest news. Just love it here, world's third top diving site and we only have to pop over the back of the boat if we want to. Just love living on top of an aquarium!!
Take care, have fun, maybe see you in Oz.
Jane and Russell

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