Auckland.

Auckland is build on 47 Volcano's and although they are no active at the moment, no one can predict when they will become active again. I took a long walk to Mt Eden, which was a tough and long walk. The photos of today are: 

 Nearing the top of Mt Eden.

 The view from the top with the crater in the foreground.

 Spring time?

Passport Getting Filled Up.

Auckland.

Spring is "supposed" to be her, but it is very cold indeed and my severe cold is only starting to improve a little. I took the bus today to Auckland, about 160 km S of Whangarei and will stay here two days before I fly back to Luxembourg via Tokyo and Frankfurt. About 30 hours trip.

I had a walk through the centre of Auckland and the photos are shown below.

 A short visit to Auckland Art Museum.

 If you look well at this photo you will see on the left eight people on the edge doing the Sky-Walk and two persons on the right of the center preparing a Sky-Jump. These things are the big things to do here. Not for me.

 A huge amount of yachts right in the center of Auckland. And I also met a friend Scott that is the captain of a 72' Shipman, who had just arrived from Tonga. I have met him several times in Panama and Tahiti.

 Even a Danish registered boat "Lady Emily".

 And many others we have seen on our way here.

Working, Working And Working On New Dawn.

It is amazing the work there is on New dawn after all theses NM sailed. I also have engaged Riggers, Mechanics, Doyle Sail-maker, Fridge chap, Simrad people, ordered loads of things from the Ship Chandlers, etc.. Times flies fast and I struggle to finish everything in time for my flights. Today was washing time and as the machines are poor here at the yard I had to dry most things hanging in the rigging. 

Dockland5 Yard.

Finally the weather improved and we took the chance to haul me out at Dockland5 Yard, even though it was almost low water and I hid the bottom a few times sailing though the river and into the slip. Dockland5 is not a nice yard and it make Port Napoleon an upper class yard in comparison. In any case, New Dawn finally stand still again and will be prepared the coming weeks for the hibernation until I can get back to her.

Whangarei, NZ.

Today I cleaned the outside of New Dawn and took of the wings of the wind generator and prepare for the haul out, hopefully Tuesday, if the wind will not be too strong. The Anchor sail and mainsail are off and given to Doyle loft, for repairs. The weather has been nice most of the day with sunshine, but it is still cold.

Today's photos from around the marina.

This ad was seen at the yacht club and I wonder who put it up and really what it mean, unless it is a joke? You judge.......