No photos I'm afraid as the Internet wouldn't work in our room so having to use Internet Cafe in Russell. A pity really as have some good ones today, guess you'll have to wait until tomorrow.
So, we drove from Auckland to Paihia yesterday and what a drive it was, like Scotland but with lots of tree ferns amongst the spruces. We didn't have high hopes for the place we're staying after a negative comment on the Internet (but don't believe everything you read on there Ian, isn't that right?!)But actually the Paihia Beach resort and Spa is great, right opposite the beach and with a great swimming pool, plus our suite has two bedrooms just in case we have a row!!
The morning started with a chorus of 'Happy Birthday' from Yorkshire which Robert was thrilled about, then it was off for a Dolphin Cruise. Now after our luck on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Blue Mountains, we weren't holding out much hope and an hour in we hadn't seen anything. Then we saw a Bottlenose called Popeye which was a thrill in itself, but better was to come. We suddenly found ourselves in the middle of literally hundreds of Common dolphins. It was incredible and really quite moving. They were leaping and swimming alongside the boat. And even better, we then spotted 2 Fin Whales. We'd never seen whales before so that was a major thrill.
Coming back, Robert lay on the bow and had dolphins inches from his face. He was totally exhilerated. Saved me a present!!!!
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Belated birthday wishes from the belated Blogger ! We hope you had a fantastic day - certainly sounded like it.
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