After Great Barrier we traveled on to Kowou Island which deserves more treatment then I have time for now. After Kowou, we moved north to Marsden Cove (about 5 hours) and tomorrow we move back to Whangarei for a bit more outfitting before heading north to the Pacific Islands.
Marsden was also kind of a work day after arriving – vacuum the interior, dust, polish up the outside stainless, etc.
Late in the day, a friend from Whangarei stopped by and gave us a big Cray (lobster to you non-Kiwis). He is just coming out of the pot as an entree – great end to a great day.
Tomorrow, Deb has arranged a Maori blessing for the boat as we prepare for our journey north to the islands.
The Cray is ready – the wine is chilled – and smooth jazz is on the stereo.
Cheers
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