We have spent a further week in Whangarei, realizing that there was work to be done on the boat and that the weather wasn’t entirely clement. OK that’s an understatement, how were we to know that this would be a record cold spell not seen since 1939. Snow in downtown Auckland and back n Whangarei we made a poor attempt at capturing the hailstones on the boat.
No the photo won’t win a National geographic photographic prize for capturing torrid weather but no matter, I swear I see a hailstone there.
Also saw mist and rainbows and as is common for New Zealand all seasons in one week (well except Summer).
Anyway we had to endure the hardship by hunkering down and ensuring that we kept well nourished.
Fortunately there are many fine eateries within a short walking distance of the boat so we survived.
And of course there was always Happy Hour at Reva's.
I took a trip back to "reality" and Auckland on Monday, attended a Council meeting on Tuesday. I enjoyed meeting friends and colleagues but then happy to get back to Gavin, Anyway, hearth and home; just without the hearth.
On Wednesday there were some last minute unexpected adjustments to the engine, I say no more. Also added a few more home touches to the boat, which now includes more colour and warmth, photos of grandchildren and miscellaneous objects.
Met some Swiss friends of the previous owners who were delighted to see the boat. Reinforced what a lovely boat she is.
So what next? We will head up the coast to Kerikeri, take two days and intend to catch fish. The fish will need to be quick to be caught as we will be trawling at 6 knots; maybe that’s not the best approach to fishing!
Looking forward to heading out to sea again and sailing. We now have lazy jacks to help with the mailsail, a well overhauled engine and more local knowledge. Also finally the weather looks fine for sailing, if not cold. Bay of Islands here we come!
By the way I see we have a follower; I think it's my daughter Ella, thank goodness for family.
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