I’m trying to play ‘catch-up’, with so much going on, even missing a day, or at least writing a draft of the post, leaves one too far behind for posting.  The challenge is that my days, even in port, are full of other responsibilities and finding the time to sit here and write is hard to come by.  Again, no venture ashore in Napier, apart for some photos from the quay and leaving it to my ‘roving photographer’ to provide some for your delectation. 

Karen and Hazel went off to ‘sip’ wine, (not that I’ve actually ever seen them ‘sip’ the nectar  😆 ) and they visited 3 vineyards; Black Barn, Craggy ranch and Mission.  New Zealand reminds me of my home country, green rolling hills and verdant pastures and, I’m told, it’s very similar to U.K. 30 years ago.  Apart from the wineries, Napier is full of logs!  Everywhere in the port was stacked high with lumber.

The approach to the port, our track and the swing before backing down to the berth

and a closer view

Ahead of us, a ship loads lumber and the stacks of it on the pier.

Whilst over on our port side, the bluff overlooking the harbour. A container ship working cargo.

Stacks of logs

A ‘trolley’ tour about to depart

….and the ‘engine’

An old MG car and the flamboyant driver

Hang-gliders

and a fly-by!