We then boarded a catamaran for a three hour cruise.....would have been happy to have been stranded on a few!
Docked in the small town of Russell which was once a shore leave destination for sailors, whalers and traders during the 18th and 19th centuries. It earned the nickname of the "Hell Hole of the Pacific" with a reputation as a lawless and bawdy port. Now is is just a quaint tourist village that resembles a New England town.
After a brief stop, we got back on the catamaran and had a leisurely lunch while cruising the area. Quite lovely and relaxing.
Now it's off to the first of our two dinners this evening. We are meeting our friends from the casino, Ken and Denise from New Jersey, and one of the casino hosts Leilei, for our free dinner at the Italian specialty restaurant. Then we plan on hitting our regular dinner to hear stories of everyone's adventures today. Did Bob and Tracy get upended in their kayak again? Who went parasailing? These are important questions and we need to know.
Sitting on the verandah now watching as New Zealand fades out of sight....next stop, Sydney.
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