Bay of Islands NZ Page 2

Black Sheep B&B — Black Sheep Farm where we stayed for the first three nights after arriving in Auckland

Deb with the lady of the house, Lisa Uphof

BBQ with the family, Lisa, Anthony, two daughters (both accomplished pianists) and friend

Lunch just down the road at the Cove Cafe on Waipu Beach

Our timeshare on the beach in Paihia

With cold beer and fish and chips just steps down the road at Rayz on the Bay

We used the time share in Paihia as a base and used a rental car to visit museums and see the Northland sights.

Haruru Falls

A single board from a Kari tree in the Kauri Museum

A skiff made from kauri wood

In the Kauri Forest, now a protected preserve

A visit to what is recommended by locals to be the best fish and chips shop north of Auckland, it was.

Fish and Chips bird — We were in line to order behind this bird who later tried to pick up a pretty lady with a carry-out box

Guard dog in the entrance to Marsden Estates Winery, watched over by his guardian angel

Seems like there is a collection of old motorcycle is almost every town. Wonderful country!

Cape Reinga at the north of the North Island. Tasman Sea to the left and the South Pacific on the right

90-Mile Beach, an official New Zealand highway

New Zealand Return 2020

Opua Harbor — Opua Harbor from Gary’s deck

In March of 2020 Deb and I returned to New Zealand and the Busby Manor resort, this time joined by friends Pam and Paul Harris. Gary and “First Mate” Lisa delighted us with their Kiwi hospitality and more opportunities to sail. Deb and I looked forward to introduce Pam and Paul to local sights in the north of the North Island.

Russell — Lunch on the beach in Russell