Riverside Drive
We thought we might like New Zealand but were wrong – we loved it.
The scenery is stunning. The people we encountered were friendly, helpful, and present. And we could get things done. New Zealand has some very skilled people, and the quality of work is exceptional. If there is a problem, it gets fixed – simple as that. It took a lot of pressure off us.
We were never short of things to do on or off the boat. And we are already missing the Sunday barbecues and the chilly nights drinking beer in the yard’s workshop (although it was getting a bit too cold when we left).
So, I’ll end our posts on New Zealand with these random photographs taken around the boatyard.
Thank you to all our wonderful friends we met in Whangarei. I’m sorry, but you may not have seen the last of us.
Mo doing the rounds
Allen and Elizabeth – Dopey and I have no idea
Terry doing the painting
Maria, Bryce and Dez doing the drinking
Maria and Pat doing I don’t know what
More Sunday night madness
Maria with bucket
Liam and Hilary with their freshly-painted boat
Taylor replacing the engine mounts on Jamala. The engine has never sounded better.
Jeanne, Allen and Pat at another BBQ Sunday
Glenn and Mara forced to smile
Jamala ready to launch
More Covid lounge antics in the cold
Out to dinner with Pat and Glenn
Steve in the Kafe Cafe
Leaving drinks on Jamala (there were a lot more people than this)
Maria, Dez and Jeanne looking, erm, good?
Floss with her selfie skills
More Pat and Glenn
And another BBQ Sunday
Leaving photo
Left photo
Leaving video.
Piccies and videos awesome. So pleased you’ve had the most wonderful time.
On to more new ventures 😊 xx
Thanks as always Kim. I’m still waiting for this champagne sailing lifestyle to start though! XX
Epic photos! Miss you! Come back soon! X
Ta very much! Miss you too – come up to Indonesia – it’s a lot warmer! X