The natives are very polite.
They love to "double up" the names of places: Kerikeri, Kawakawa, Katikati, Urupukapuka, and the list goes on.
It is a very clean country; no trash lying about, clean air and water.
No graffiti. Well, a little carved into the wooden handrails in a couple of parks. But even the public toilets are immaculate.
LOTS if parks and hiking trails, most of which don't have a gazillion warning signs and barriers.
Not many police, and they don't look like storm troopers.
Very few smokers, or at least I didn't see or smell many.
Oldies are very popular on the radio; even the 20somethings know all the lyrics to the songs I grew up with!
The smallest coin they have is 10 cents. Round purchases to the nearest cent unless paying with debit/credit. So smart! And 1 and 2 dollar coins!
Keg urinals in a bar
This is just part of the 2 full grocery carts from the FIRST provisioning run!
We took off for 5 days last week to do a shakedown cruise around the Bay of Islands. First day out we stopped at Black Rocks and picked mussels right off the rocks. Yummy dinner that night!
Don and Carol in the galley.
Seagull that felt like hanging out on the outboard motor one morning.
1 comment:
I love reading about your trip. You and Carol look like you're having a great time, and the pictures are beautiful! Can't wait for the next post.
Safe travels to Vanuatu.
Nancy
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