Off On A Lark!

After our overnight stop in Tutukaka night before last, we headed on to Kawau Island, just northeast of Auckland. It was a long day and we didn't arrive until after dark. Thanks to good charts, navigational beacons and our spotlight, we anchored safely in Stockyard Bay. We knew the bay had a wide opening and a good anchorage just inside. In the morning we could see that it was a good choice. No other boats around us, they were all in the anchorage across the bay.

We're now in Auckland, which feels a lot like Seattle. Big city, lots of boats, similar weather, but much more laid back. They even have a bungy jump off the top of the Skytower. It's the highest jump of it's kind in the world at 192 meters. Maybe I'll check and see if they have a group rate for tomorrow. I think I'm really a city girl gone sailing...I love it here! The people, the stores, the architecture. We're moored at Westhaven Marina, about a 15 minute walk from the edge of the activity. Lots of marine stores between here and there begging for us to come in and spend some boat dollars.

One of our neighbors from Port Townsend is meeting us here to do some sailing and sightseeing. After Steve arrives early tomorrow morning, we'll check the weather and make a plan for our next adventures. I've done our meal planning and we've walked into town to pick up provisions. Took our 3 big shopping bags and by the time they were filled to overflowing, we could hardly carry them. Made it about half way back before we gave in and called a cab!

Everything is stowed, the v-berth is habitable and I think we look pretty shipshape here at Hotel Kattywompus.