Thursday, November 5, 2009

Opua New Zealand

Bay of Islands New Zealand.
"Anzac" the customs dog.
Boarded by customs offshore.

They ask permission, but I wouldn't like to say no!
Squall alert!!!
Norfolk island.
Dock party, cruisers and locals Norfolk island.

Norfolk island........notice red and blue parrot in foreground.
Cascade bay Norfolk island.......sailors you can see why it can get rolly in here.
Trying to download important documents via wifi in bright sunlight!
Isle of Pines New Caledonia.
Isle of Pines New Caledonia.
Highest point, Isle of Pines New Caledonia.
Kuta Bay Isle of Pines New Caledonia.


Relaxing in Opua marina and watching the daily arrivals from the rest of the South Pacific, at least 5-6 boats daily chug in for clearance.

Of course we are having to celebrate with all our old friends as they roll up, its a terrible trial !

In between boat cleaning and celebrating we've been busy hiking and cycling.

The weather has been lovely so far, sunny & settled.........it won't last, a front is forecast and we hope the boats heading in from Fiji will make it in port before the big blow.

On Monday we start the work visa process, and have to go to Whangarei and Auckland to submit paperwork, we'll hire a car or buy one to do this, so the partying will  be over !!

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