Along Russell Pier In The Bay Of Islands
Lighthouse At Cape Brett
A bit elusive here in New Zealand, even in the summertime.
Motu Kokako (Piercy Island)
Ship Sailing Along The East Coast of New Zealand
Of course, that is from an ‘I’ve just spent two years sailing in the tropics’ perspective.
The Captain on Kawau Pier
Peacock In The Kawau Historic Reserve
But with more cloudy, rainy weather forecasted for the Bay of Islands, we decided to head down to Mahurangi Harbor via Whagaruru, Urquharts Bay, and Kawau Island in search of warmth and sunshine.
Amandla In Mahurangi Harbor
And while we’ve managed to find a bit of good weather along our way, the greatest source of warmth came from time spent in the company of friends, new and old.
Ringing In The New Year With The Crews of Anke-Sophie, Daemon, and Déesse
Image Courtesy The Captain
Happy New Year!
Thomas Herter January 1, 2015
Dear Lisa and Fabio,
it was a nice evening and a good start for the year 2015! Hope to see you soon. Fair winds!
Thomas & Annette
Lisa Dorenfest January 2, 2015 — Post Author
Thomas and Annette. Looking forward to sharing many great moments with you in 2015
Lisa Dorenfest January 3, 2015 — Post Author
This comment is from my good friend and fellow blogger Liesbet of
“I guess you are sailing “south to the sun”, even downunder! I am very glad that you found some warmth, with the weather and with friends, and I hope you will be able to keep doing this all through 2015! Hopefully, Mark and I can be part of it at some point. Xxx”
Sue Slaght January 3, 2015
Such gorgeous photos. Yes warmth is all a matter pf perspective. i am feeling warm after shoveling the sidewalks clear of snow. 🙂 Happy New Year and Happy Sailing!
Lisa Dorenfest January 3, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you Sue! Your recent plunge further put warmth in perspective for me 🙂
Krithya January 14, 2015
Beautiful pictures. I have never seen a peacock up close, that must have been a great experience.
Well I have never dined inside a boat either, and that looks like a lot of fun.
Lisa Dorenfest January 14, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you Krithya! Maybe you will add sailing to your bucket list. I see your #38 is Boat race, Kerala but those vessels look a bit challenging to dine aboard 🙂