NORTH ISLAND NEW ZEALAND

THE NEW ZEALAND LEG
NORTH ISLAND

 With brother John partway up Mt Maunganui.  Yvonne already at the top.

 Brad and cousin James with Julie Anna and Holly at Tay Street cafe.  Last brunch.

 Old rugby mates swimmimg in Peachgrove Bay after our 40th reunion celebration last night!

 Cathedral Cove Sanctuary, Whitianga.  All marine life protected here over a wide area.

View from our 55 ft Launch, at Great Mercury Island owned by Michael Fay of America's Cup fame (briefly)

Mmmm, scallops and salad.  Have you noticed how much Huia's family enjoy their food!!!

Did I mention we love food?

Yep.  Here we are on brother in law Gibson's boat, having Birthday Breakfast.  Happy Birthday Gib!

 John's Hangi Cooker (Not the traditional method!)  Food is layered in baskets.

 Top layer is covered with Foil.  Add a little water then turn on the gas.

Result........ instant hangi (well, 2 hours but no hot rocks or fire to light, but thirst inducing nevertheless, and yummy good)

Snapper anyone?  Erin displays our morning's catch.

 Three Beauties.

And another three.

Off to the South Island for the final leg.  Soon be Spring Break thank goodness, time for a rest.