Blog May 30
We made it! Five weeks after we finished work and numerous weather delays we are in Tonga. We have endured storms and calms, seasickness and sleep deprivation but it’s all worth it now we are in this island paradise. Its 27 degrees, the sea is gloriously warm, palm trees on the shore and cocktails at sunset....
Photo: Piet doing what he does best!!
Whangarei
We enjoyed the hospitality of Whangarei for a week due to a persistent dirty little low pressure system parked on the northwest of NZ, which I believe plagued you for a week or more after we left. At the gorgeous marina in the town centre we caught up with sleep, re-provisioned, socialised with the other waiting international cruisers - us ready to join this exclusive club of hardy people who sail offshore. We saw David’s mum and I revelled in seeing Mandy and my dear nieces and nephew.
Finally the wind started to abate and we headed back down the river on a gorgeous day to clear customs at Marsden Cove.
Yippee, congratulations , you made it!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to imagine you in 27 degrees as I sit in bed with my fluffy sheets and winter PJs. We have had an enormous amount of rain! Starting to count down the weeks until we are in Tonga. Have been given a complimentary upgrade to a 38ft Beneteau now.
Enjoy your warm balmy evenings.
Liz & Ron