Oh yeah, it feels good to have the ocean under the keel again.
We’re at Urquarts Bay right now. Moonlight on the water, gentle motion of the ocean. Yeah, this is what it’s all about.
Bittersweet to part with our friends from Whangarei, but we’ll see most of them either up in Fiji or back in Whangarei in November. Thanks to the many that helped us leave the dock! Wish we had better Internet to put up all of the great pictures!

Gary, thanks for the tips on where to go on Barrier Island and Herbert, if we don't see you in Fiji, we'll see you back in Whangarei in November!

Bob and Linda, we're looking forward to a season of cruising with you guys in Fiji. Hope to see you in Marsden in about a week for the "jump".
Nice to meet your new friends!