Visited a place called Russell, the old capital. Could not resist this photo!
We also now have a car
We are in Paihia 3 hours north of Auckland. Found some waterfalls today and a 2000 year old tree
Russell’s cousin Georgina lives beside this lovely beach north of Auckland. Birds travel from Alaska and Cyprus to nest here in the New Zealand summer
Back in Auckland to meet up with Wal Barazza my old work colleague
Lovely walk over the headland today. Lots of birds and flowers.
My god daughter Katie came over for the day and before lunch we walked above the beach. Huge numbers of wild flowers
The Maori community centre on Blackpool beach on our walk today
Although it’s a bit wet and not too hot we managed breakfast outside listening and watching the many birds
Arrived at last and on the boat to Weiheke island
