Alfa Boutique Motel Paihia
76 Seaview Road Paihia, Bay of Islands, North Island, New Zealand
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Heading to the Bay of Islands
... further north. They tell me to be careful – that there is increased crime during these recessionary times, particularly further north. I enjoy visiting with them.
The scenery is pretty. One sign in particular catches my eye: "Please take care of our forest. It’s busy saving the world".
The sheep here seem to be darker, or maybe it is my imagination. About 20 minutes before we are due to arrive it starts ...
Paihia: Tor zur Bay of Islands
... geht’s zurück ins Hotel: heute ist Waschtag und wir nutzen den Waschraum für Gäste.
Am frühen Abend laufen wir dann in die „Innenstadt“, soweit man davon bei einem Ort mit knapp 2000 Einwohnern sprechen kann. Erinnert uns sehr an Airlie Beach in Australien, aber we***** Leute, da es noch nicht Hauptsaison ist. Das Abendessen im „Only Seafood“ ist exzellent (mehr schreiben wir dazu nicht) und für fangfrischen Fisch und Meeresfrüchte sehr ...
Dolphins, dolphins, dolphins
... while we were briefed on how to go on. The trips are under strict rules from the Conservation Department not to hassle the dolphins unnecessarily, and no swimming if the pod contains calves or juveniles. And do as Floppy tells you; if she tells you it’s OK to go in the water, don’t dally, get in the damn water. The morning was stunning, sunshine sparkling on the water’s surface, a kindly warmth despite the sea breeze; and our first sighting ...
Cape Reigna and another Twist of Plans
... sometimes get stuck and out onto the beach. It's actually only about 60 miles long, but that's still bloody long. It's hard-packed sand and an official road in NZ, speed limit 100 km/h (about 62 mph), drivable when the tide is out. With the Tasman Sea crashing outside our windows, we sped along the beach, stopping a ways down to enjoy the area. Vera and I ran down to the water and found a bunch of live pipis, which are a type of shellfish, maybe clams. ...
Abschied von Sebastian
... Dann steht auf der Liste:
- Nacht-Kayaking
- Tauchen
- Islands-Hopping
- Fischen
- und vieles mehr ;)
Danach kauften Yannick und ich im Supermarkt, von Paihia, die Zutaten, um ein Brot zu packen.
Zurück im Cottage backten wir unser erstes eigenes Brot. Am Anfang hatten wir zu wenig Mehl und es war zu kalt für die Hefe, um zu Gehen. Das glichen wir mit mehr ...



