1st November 2008

We have just spent a week in Taupo, the snow covered mountains sent chilly southerlies in our direction, but most days were fine. The kowhai trees were in full bloom, bees and glossy Tui enjoying their nectar. Some people say that the Tui get a little drunk on the kowhai nectar they certainly were singing well.

On Monday the sky cleared, the snow on the mountains, Ruapehu, Ngarahoe and Tongariro glistened and I imagine many office bound skiers were looking longingly out their windows.

Since our week in Taupo we have given a talk to our Yacht club, Waikato Yacht Squadron, about our trip from NZ to Thailand. Choosing a few photos from the hundreds I have took quite a time.

We are still boatless although that may change soon as we have just had a survey done and a sea trial on a yacht in the Bay of Islands. Its looking promising hopefully this time next week we will be boat owners again.

We are now yacht owners again, more detail next time.