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Phil Greig Strawberry Gardens was where we were - vast fields of plump juicy strawberries found under leafy greens and little blossoms just waiting for us.
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While we were trying to find the biggest ones Kien was excited to just pick red ones, despite size. He also demonstrated great restraint with not eating any for a while, and then once he popped one in his mouth that was it - he was unstoppable.
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5 kilos of picked strawberries later we went out to Muriwai to see the gannets.
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My aunt has never seen these birds before so I'm glad to have introduced her to this experience.