So, shakedown done. It went well and we have a page long list of stuff we need to adjust before setting out on our voyage back to the US.
But, about Barrier Island, what fun! We hiked, fished and met some interesting people (as always) and had some beautiful views. What can I say? I’ll let the photos tell the story.
As always, hiking around Kiwi islands, we are stuck by the beauty and solitude.
Yes, the moonrise looked just like this from where we were anchored!
Just in time for moonrise and Charismas I got back in the dinghy from fishing for dinner.
Nothing like fresh caught fish for dinner. We got snapper two out of three nights here.
OK, a few more hiking Barrier Island photos
The trails here as in all of NZ are exquisitely maintained.
Down in valleys, on top of mountains, the views just never stop.
Sometimes really little, unmarked trails connect with bigger ones. We're careful to leave a bit of a track telling how to get back.