December 7, 2012
Opua, New Zealand is beautiful. It looks a lot like Maine–a very green and lush version of Maine with hillside-type, woody homes and hundreds of boats sprinkled about.
We thought when we lived in Southern California we were living in the boating capitol of the United States; then we saw Annapolis and realized we were wrong. Now we see just a glimpse of New Zealand and realize we used to live in boating backwaters. I think everyone here, even a few of the sheep, owns a boat.
Legacy in her new home in Opua Marina (at least for the next two weeks).
Nearby we had a market with the type of produce we haven’t seen in months!
And even a store with boating supplies!
All this and only a few minutes by foot from our boat. I’m in heaven, despite the arctic temperatures (down to nearly 70 during the day!).
Below, a quick glimpse of the town of Paihia, about an hour walk from our marina or ten minutes by car. It’s a really pretty little town. We are definitely back in the first world. -Rich
