Russell aka Heaven

First Sunset in Russell

Well, I am here at last. After a 4 hour bus ride I arrived in Pahia. As this was the day after daylight saving finished I managed to get it wrong! It was too dark to try to scramble on board so I slept on Janet's couch. Next day was the first day aboard Kimimoana.
The work below decks was unbelievable. While quite primitive ( no power, floor unfinished and plumbing to be done), it was dry, snug and comfortable. Gas cooking on the galley stove courtesy of HMSNZ(?) Canterbury.
The shopping is done via a 15 min ride in a dinghy to the Russell yacht club and a 20 minute walk into Russell. The coffee is good but the bread shop always seems to be sold out of really good stuff by the time I get there!!
Martine had Phil's hair cut and his beard trimmed in Auckland about a week before I arrived.
He looked really beaut.
The sunset on the first day was unbelievable. Maybe being so close to the water.
I am still trying to work out my little computer so my email and blog is getting further behind.
Thommo, (big flash yacht chartering to tourists) gave me some good info re charging. Love to all
Mea