A new seasons cruise
Duet
Simon and Kitty van Hagen
Wed 30 Jan 2013 08:07
31st January 2013 as it is impossible to come alongside the jetty wall the cargo has to be unloaded into a lighter and then the crane hoists them onto the jetty. Christmas weather was dreary but we had a great time in spite of that with our friends in the Beautiful Bay of Islands. This year I have decided to practise aquaculture. I have discovered that bok choy, spring onions,leeks and celery will continue to grow when stood in a small amount of water. Spring onions are particularly successful as the tops re-grow really quickly so always a fresh supply of 'chives' to hand. I have my mini allotment of fresh veggies! No fish caught this year so far which is typical as Simon gave me a New soft bait rod for Christmas. The weather has been stunning ever since new year and instead of hooking a fish we dived for scallops of which there were plenty this year. Apart from sailing we have done quite a lot of walking in some of the most stunning places. Both of us are much fitter than we were! Is it a bird or is it a 'plane? We visited the Murawai Australian Gannet colony. We spent hours watching these fascinating birds. It's the breeding season - chick looking on as it's parents bill and coo! Like all Kiwis they grew up, emigrate to Australia and then return when they are a lot older. |