When the film can split its contents all over the floor at the movie theatre there was no point sitting waiting for the technicians to rectify that disaster. We were not meant to see Les Miserables as we had planned.
A regroup was needed. It was getting closer to dinner time and the evening was sunny and pleasant so we headed up State Highway 1 to Paekakariki to the Fisherman’s Table restaurant. They provide simple fare but their fish is always fresh and pan fried beautifully.
Our table overlooked the sea. 
While I was waiting for my main course to arrive I stepped outdoors and took these photos looking out to Kapiti Island (a wonderful wildlife and bird sanctuary) and further north up this lovely coast line.
I enjoy simple, fresh food. And that view is just gorgeous.
It is the perfect spot for a restaurant.
This looks a wonderful way to spend a summer evening, and Les Miserables will keep.
There were many, many other diners enjoying the evening too.
All was well. I think I would have preferred your fish dinner evening to Les Mis anyway
Lovely views.
It felt better to rescue something from the plans which went awry. I have heard mixed reviews about the film.
I have not seen the film but feel I am not in the mood for it at the moment. It may be something I will see on DVD one day.
My husband is keen to see the movie so we will try again. I heard extracts from the movie sound track and did not like the quality much so I am wondering how I will enjoy the film.
Sometimes it is the company you go with that makes the film a success.
Yes
It’s such a fresh and lively stretch of coastline and sounds like a good alternative to no Miserables.
You are correct Juliet. It is a boisterous piece of coast before it smooths out to lovely long sandy stretches further north. It was a pleasant evening.
Maybe it was meant to be. Not enjoying Les Miserables but enjoying the evening. And give you the chance to make photograph of this lovely, lovely coastline. What a paradise.
Fish eating is delicious. Like salmon.
That stretch of coastline is very, very beautiful Diana. We will see the film another time. The fish we ate was called Blue Moki. We do have wonderful salmon here in NZ.
Wonderful shells on the Kapiti beaches – and lovely bird-life as well
You are right it is a very beautiful beach and Kapiti Island has really helped boost our native bird numbers.
What a beautiful place!
I could see you and Colin taking stunning photos on this beach – it is a very long coastline with sweeping sands, dunes, shells and birds aplenty.
Gorgeous photos and I loved your first paragraph
Thanks Mara. I love the seagull who flew into one of my shots…. Thanks also for your comment about my opening paragraph. I respect your opinion:-)