Day 73

Tomorrow we pack, Sunday we leave. We came for three weeks, stayed for
seven and a half. Its been a wonderful time here in Russell. Here at
Ricco and Marinas. They have been amazing hosts, they have introduced us
to such wonderful people. Kept us well stocked in fresh, organic food.
Taught us so much. Taken us sailing. And just all around been excellent.

Erin and I are hoping the weather holds for one last swim on long beach
tomorrow. Last we heard it was supposed to rain, course it was supposed
to rain today but the weather was excellent. It seems the weather people
here aren't always so accurate.

Sunday we are heading up north to Cape Reinga, the 'Northerly-est' point
in NZ. We plan on exploring there before heading down to the Bay of
Plenty to pick Kiwifruit. Kiwi picking doesn't start until March 15th so
perhaps a helpx is in order. Word on the street is there is an opening
for us in the southwest of Auckland. It sounds quite nice.

Its odd for me to think its summer and February. I go North to get warm,
and south get cold. I drive on the right side of the car, and left side
of the road. There are about 12 times more sheep than people. Its less
than 100km from the east coast to the west. Its such an interesting
place, the people are great, and I'm having a wonderful time.

- Reed