Sanka, ya dead? Yea mon! (Northland, New Zealand)

March 2, 2013

What’s a quote from Cool Runnings have to do with sailing the Pacific? Nothing really, it’s just that we ask each other a related, very unlikely question these days: how did we die? “Cyndi, do you remember?”

We don’t remember.  We have no traumatic memories, but we must have died because clearly, we are living on the other side now.  I know I’ve raved about New Zealand a lot here.  Maybe we should change the name of this blog to something like “New Zealand Visitors Bureau” but I can’t help it.  I’ve never been anywhere that makes me wonder how I died (and why the heck they let me in heaven).

A drive north spawned the question today.  It was beautiful.  We drove a scenic loop near Whangaroa harbor.  After a short drive, we took a walk in an amazing kauri forest.

I hope the other side is this nice for all of you.  -Rich

It looks beautiful in the picture and the picture doesn't do it justice. (Click on the picture for a larger version.)
It looks beautiful in the picture and the picture doesn’t do it justice. (Click on the picture for a larger image.)
A giant kauri tree. It took a panaramic shot to attempt to capture this giant. (Click for a larger image.)
A giant kauri tree. It took a panoramic shot to attempt to capture this giant. (Click for a larger image.)
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