Our Wanderings

hi how are things with you all? Here we are at Mimiwhangata.A nice little bay on the East coast 45 miles Nth of Whangarei. Jim and I have had three days sailing now. Friday for 5 hours around the Hen and Chickens. Saturday we went out again around the Hen and Chickens with Noel aboard to check all his handy work that he has done to the boat over the last 12 months. It was a great day and i certainly learnt a lot, not just about the boat but sailing in general. Jim is back into his sailing , and I am the keen learner, so progress will happen I am sure. We are both very tired after each day of 6 hours sailing.But we will adapt as time goes by. It has been FUN. Will leave for Russell and the Bay of islands tomorrow. We had Sth Westerly winds in gusts between 10 and 30 knots coming up the coast this morning so we had a good sail. Tiare sailing at 5 -7.7 knots. Will keep y ou posted when we reach the Bay of Islands.There is so much to learn about preparing a boat for sailing,not just sailing equipment, but food storage,having a different wardrobe.A bit of a contrast to Hongkong days He He.I have become a expert Gluten free bread cooker,and cooking in general. Wow wonders never cease. Well will leave you all and hope that life is treating you all with love and care.Kagan Rhea Jiveen and Pritika see you around xmas.Andrew and Caroline love to you 4.Sara and Richardo are you over for xmas or the Hols?Wanda love and hope all is well in Tasmania. Maita like your hair colour and will write before xmas.Good Photos!!!!!love Jean.