Dolphin and Whale Safari

We enjoyed half a day on a Whale and Dolphin Safari out in the Hauraki Gulf - Auckland Harbour. We saw loads of dolphins and a couple of whales. It was brilliant!!

Auckland Sights

After sight-seeing we stopped for a beer / wine at this pub across the road from the harbour - a great view on a lovely day. We watched the boats go by and enjoyed the sun.

The view from North Head is fantatsic!

Ruakaka - Camping Up North

We went camping at Ruakaka for a week. We had some amazing weather with very hot days!!

The boys enjoyed the fishing - lots of tasty meals!!!

Brian, John, Steve, Angela and Shirley

The parents got on really well - so great for them to meet after all this time!

The view from Ruakaka Beach

For New Years we went a Pirate Party at my brother-in-laws family house.

As we were camping and Steve couldn't find a parrot - he had a carrot instead!!! He enjoyed munching on this on the way home - crazy!!!!

Christmas 2008

The Chocolate Fountain for Dessert was rather messy!

Steve looking delightfully happy!!

Christmas lunch was a feast of crayfish, snapper, scallops, ham, rolled turkey and loads of salads - yum!!!!

My Dad playing Santa / reindeer

Brian, Steve and Angela on Christmas Day