Greetings from New Zealand!
We arrived last Friday – sorry it has taken us a while to post. The wind and seas were on the nose the whole trip here, and we were very glad to arrive safe and sound to Opua, in Northland New Zealand. I was going to kiss the dock when we came in, but there was bird poop all over it…
We have done a little exploring – New Zealand reminds us so much of early spring in the Pacific Northwest! It is chilly, with a promise of warmer days to come. There are many evergreens, with some palm trees thrown in for good measure.
We are researching the different areas of the north island to find the best place to haul our boat for a bottom job. There are quite a few choices, but less for a boat our size and depth. We will stay in Opua until we find the right spot, then move our boat and get to work shining up Ruby Slippers.
I am taking a quick detour home to Seattle to see my mom and sisters. I hope someone else on the boat keeps you all updated in my absence! ~ Jeanna