all aboard |
the Tucker-Thomson |
Again a nice day with plenty of sun and blue sky
and a very comfortable temperature. It was ideal because we had booked to go on a sail training vessel (the Tucker-Thomson) for a day long cruise around the Bay of Islands. We had to get a ferry from Paihia to Russell to join the vessel.
underway |
Christine rope hauling |
Captain Pugwash |
The Master & Commander |
Steve the real captain |
Our Captain Steve was looking for a sheltered beach (Sunday picnic style) where he could drop us all off for a swim, walk or whatever and after an hour pick us up for an on-board chicken BBQ. He found the right beach
more rope hauling |
the beach where we swam |
our beach |
After our swim we were picked up again and enjoyed the good BBQ which the crew had prepared while we were enjoying
the journey home |
Wow, that looks really good. One to put on the 'must do' list. And Christine missed the rocks - what a star!
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