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Whangarei Quarry Gardens

Posted on November 9, 2011 by steve

I started getting on top of a few things yesterday. First I researched and booked a hire car for the time after we’re on the hard and up until we reach the airport. I then did some research on generators. … Continue reading →

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Whangarei Town Basin Marina

Posted on November 8, 2011 by steve

We’re back in town. Low tide was at noon so we waited until nearly 2pm before leaving our cold anchorage at the head of the river. This meant we had the advantage of the incoming tide to help us up … Continue reading →

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Same as yesterday

Posted on November 7, 2011 by steve

Except the dolphins have buggered off.

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Cold and Bumpy

Posted on November 6, 2011 by steve

Another day aboard the boat. Not so pleasant as the wind blew from the open sea and for much of the afternoon the anchorage was quite bumpy. With the wind more southerly it has also been colder. Not a lot … Continue reading →

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Quiet Day

Posted on November 5, 2011 by steve

We had a thought to go ashore for a walk but in the end we didn’t. It was nice just to kick back and read for the day. No chores for me but Helen spent some time cleaning down the … Continue reading →

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