Random follow #274 - @cupoteacoast

I have said it once and I will say it again - the Kapiti Coast is one of the most beautiful places in the entire world.  And todays tweeter @cupoteacoast has the absolute privilege of being able to live alongside such a beautiful piece of real estate and open untouched coastal land.

Chris is an avid photographer who is more than handy at capturing a fantastic photo.  Yes it does help having such a great region to shoot but when you combine that with an ability to take an amazing photo then you're onto a winner.  If you go have a look at her timeline you will no doubt find some absolutely spectacular photo's of the environment and the world we live in.

One thing that I really enjoy is that she tells stories through her photo's.  Be is sun, surf, rain or thunderstorm - there are photo's of them all.  Take a peek at @cupoteacoast timeline and you will be blown away by the quality of her work.

Even more than just a great photographer Chris also has a number of hobbies that keep the brain turning over and make for a really great tweeter person.  News reading and sharing is just one of those.  Chris will keep your timeline up to date with the news that really matters.  The news that affects you and I and those who will come after us.  So there are a few RT's from the major news sources for you to have a look at just in case your news-phobic.

Chris is a really nice tweeter who shares with the world her perspective on things.  This account is as friendly as they come.  There aren't too many nicer twitter accounts anywhere (that I have managed to find yet anyway).  A picture tells a thousand words.  If you can tweet a picture of your own ike @cupoteacoast does then you don't really need the 140 characters that twitter gives you.  Do you need any more reason to follow this account?   Have a look for yourself and I really hope you agree with me.

Random follow #151 - @PaekakarikiNZ

Quite a few New Zealand families have a special place that they like to go to most years for a holiday.  Its a special place that you keep going back to over and over again.  It feels like home away from home.  For some people they travel to the Coromandel.  Other people go to Gisborne or Nelson.  Each year for the past 5 years or so our family has packed up the car and headed south in search of the ideal holiday spot.  And ladies and gentlemen we believe we have found it.

Located approximately 45 minutes drive north of Wellington Paekakariki is a super family friendly place to stay and swim.  In other years we have stayed up at the road a bit at Raumati Beach but this year pushed a little bit further south.  And the extra 10 minutes drive was totally worth it.

Paekakariki is a small, quiet and peaceful seaside town that has its own school, surf club, beach, a pub, post office, tattoo parlor and a real estate agency.  They also have a train station.  This is not something to be scoffed at because Paekakariki has one of the original NZ train stations still maintained and showing all its beauty.  Plus there is a superb camping ground for people on holiday.  It really is quite something.  And guess what???  They have their very own twitter account!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you - The one! The only! @PaekakarikiNZ!!

Yes.  So what does a beautiful little town tweet like?  

"Walk outside and have a look at the moon and stars tonight - amazing! #stars #nightsky #incredible #astronomy" or

"Loving the sound of the rain on the roof tonight #rain #winter "

The @PaekakarikiNZ also shares some beautiful photography and local news stories for upcoming happenings.  This account is someone's hobby so you won't get bombarded with endless tweets.  The tweet rate for this account pretty accurately reflects the town.  Quaint, peaceful, idyllic and all round beautiful with a little touch of quirky.

At the moment this account has 35 followers.  John Campbell (TV3) is one of them.  Plus another couple of more minor celebs like @KendallForbes and @BenJStrang (but they are celebs none the less). So here is your chance to start following a twitter account that is destined for big things!  Big things I tell you!  

Anyway, if you are in Wellington or are passing through Paekakariki heading either North or South stop and say hello.  The locals are really friendly.  And they serve a really good coffee at the cafe too.