Month: February 2014

Right Back Atcha!

February 6, 2014

This was the view a few weeks ago of Rangitoto Island from the Auckland Skytower…

The obviously volcanic Rangitoto Island in the distance.
The obviously volcanic Rangitoto Island in the distance.

And the view of the Skytower from the rim of the volcanic crater on Rangitoto Island a few days ago…

Auckland in the distance on a hazy day - click to enlarge.
Auckland in the distance on a hazy day – click to enlarge.

Both spectacular views.  -Rich

We’re at Rangitoto… No, Motutapu…

February 4, 2014

Looking out of the quiet bay this morning with Rangitoto on the right and Motutapu on the left.
Looking out of the quiet bay this morning with Rangitoto on the right and Motutapu on the left.

Whether we’re at Rangitoto or Motutapu just depends on which way the wind blows as we’re anchored in the isthmus directly between the two islands.

Zoom on the map, or pan and you’ll see that we made a harrowing, 10 mile trip from Auckland yesterday. It took almost two hours! Two hours and we’re in a different world. It feels good to be out and about again.

Somewhere up there, there is a break between the two islands, at least at high tide. We'll get in the dinghy and look for it today.
Somewhere up there, there is a break between the two islands, at least at high tide. We’ll get in the dinghy and look for it today.

Why do I have this sinking feeling that I’ll be back in Cyndi’s “Legacy Boot Camp” today? Maybe because there’s supposed to be a wonderful hike to the extinct (hopefully) caldera on Rangitoto. -Rich