A leisurely trip down country today after walking the dogs around Lake Taupo for around an hour and a half.
The weather was amazing at Taupo; but there were sand storms on the desert road and low cloud and blustery winds in Wellington. It is cold and grey and we miss Flaxmill Bay.
On the bright side the scenery around the Rangitikei River is astounding and the mountains, even though there wasn’t much snow, looked amazing.
We had decided last night that we would stay in the Kaitoke Regional Park but the parking there is all on grass and with rain due over night we decided it wasn’t worth it. So we are camped in the carpark of the Petone Workingman’s Club for the night and on to catch the ferry in the morning. I am really looking forward to the sailing with 40 knot winds in the forecast and some big seas.
Away From Home NZ 
Wish we were there too .. Richard has boats breaking down daily … Stressed as !! Paul on way to Dubai … Gets here 11 am Tuesday … Have a wonderful time … Xx
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Hope your crossing is not too rough. Great reading your daily blog and we expect the South Island will be full of wonderful adventures.
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The trip was pretty good all told. Amazed at the number of stock trucks full of live lambs on the boat
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