Hokianaga Harbor
The Captain and I have returned to Amandla after a bit of land travel on the North Island.
Bubbling Mud AT Orakei Korako
Our travels took us from the tip of the island at Cape Reinga…..
Lighthouse at Cape Reinga
…to Tongariro National Park in the south central part of the island – with many stops between.
En Route To Tongariro National Park
We were treated to spectacular landscapes…
Orakei Korako
Orakei Korako (2)
…and stunning views.
Cape Reinga
Lake Taupo
Pohutu Geyser at Te Puia
We enjoyed the city buzz of Auckland …..
Auckland Viewed From Mt Eden
Auckland Along K Road
At the Auckland Museum
…and art in many forms from traditional to street.
Steps Along Elliott Street –
ASKEW, Elliot Francis Stewart and Gary Silipa
Carvings at Te Piua
Lake Taupo Mural – Benjamin Work
Best of all was a visit from my cousins Penny and Peter who spent a few days with us in Opua and then took me on a brief road trip to scout out locations for my subsequent travels with The Captain.
With Penny and Peter (who usually smiles 🙂 In ‘Temperate’ Russell
Image Courtesy The Captain
While it is nice to be back home on Amandla, we will miss long hot showers, indoor heating and (me) maid service.
The Captain On Te Paki Sand Dunes
We will remain in Opua until around December 15 when we will ‘life anchor’ again and set sail for Marlborough Sound. From there, we will do a bit more land travel on the South Island.
The Sea Along 90 Mile Beach