Been here almost 3 months!

We have had two successive weekends at home and enjoyed cycling and swimming. Last weekend we drove to Waihi and cycled the Karangahake Gorge, an old gold mining area along a disused railway.

We have joined Mount Maunganui cruising sailing club and hope to have some opportunities crewing in the Winter racing season. Thursday evening sees us at the outdoor hot pools - geothermal heating and delightful come rain or shine.

 

 

Avidly supported England football and rugby teams - but alas...Shona had an interview as Cruise Ship Co-ordinator on Friday. An historic local trust needs someone to direct visiting passengers towards their project. For those Geographers amongst you the sub sea view below is interesting. NZ is basically a collection of volcanoes. The risk presented by earthquakes, volcanic activity and tsunamis is ever present !

 

  

 

Rhian captured her first job this week in a large Caerleon primary school. We are making plans now to receive Cal and Rhian in four weeks time.