Another pleasure of cruising is the people we meet. Most are true characters and Murray and Jan did not dissappoint.
They are the owners of a classic 1920 yacht Marguerite. Built in NZ of Kauri wood by Collings and Bell, (you can “Google” the name/builder for more info) Marguerite has been lovingly restored by these two who live on Barrier Island and keep her moored outside their home. Many stories were shared of their backgrounds, our backgrounds, etc, etc, but the bottom line is we’re all “out here” together doing stuff and that’s enough affinity that when Ann and I went past in our dinghy, they graciously invited us on board for a morning cuppa.
Charisma and Marguerite from afar.
You've gotta love a classic like this!
Our gracious hosts for the morning.
Well, it looks like you two have managed to find nirvana once again! Gorgeous country. But the thing with the bulls – The NZ visitor bureau needs to send these bad boys to charm school. No more scaring the tourists.
Then you come upon a 1920s masterpiece. I expected to see the Great Gatsby with a bevy of flappers dancing to swinging jazz and drinking bootleg whiskey. Only coffee? What up?
I hope that list you made does not have the word head anywhere on it. 🙂