January 2013

Danny and Mo are our friends from the boat called Sam – the Kiwi boat that was part of our group crossing from Tonga to New Zealand.

We got to catch up with them and visit their place outside of Kerikeri. They have converted a cow shed into a lovely home and live on a beautiful piece of property in the countryside. In some ways I was reminded of our home back in Fallbrook as they grow avocados, but their yard has big blue birds (pukekos) and cows that make funny faces while eating oranges. That’s daily life for them but high entertainment for us! –Cyndi

The view of the countryside at Danny and Mo’s place.

This is the neighbor’s yard we mistakenly went to first. I hope they don’t mind my posting a picture of it.

A pukeko hanging out by the neighbor’s hydrangeas.

January 1, 2013

Cyndi said something a while back that I think I should share. We were talking about coming to a strange country – one that we’d never been to before – and running into people you know everywhere. That’s what cruising is like. She said “It’s like your whole town moved to a new place with you. Your friends, acquaintances and even people you’ve just seen in the market but don’t really know.”

That’s really what it’s like. A new place but the same, wonderful community. Another big plus of cruising. -Rich

Bit of News: We’re headed to Auckland in the next few days! We’ve had another issue with our radar and are headed to Simrad (just outside Auckland) to exchange it. We’ll also get a sail re-cut at North Sails and spend some time exploring the city. -Cyndi

Auckland. Never been here before but we already have friends in town! — Auckland. Haven’t been there yet but we already have cruising friends there!

Month: January 2013

A Visit with Danny and Mo (Kerikeri, New Zealand)

Your whole town up and moved! (Opua, Bay of Islands, New Zealand)