Day 19 - Looking for something to do on a glorious sunny morning after you've had a hearty breakfast? Go to the nearest lookout point and take in the 360 degree views... just don't leave it too late because those ocean breezes really start to pick up and it can be quite harrowing up on that hilltop! There was a very cool sundial up there and I impressed J with my time-guessing skills, until he figured out that I was using it... ;^) As you know, we're all about community service. As such, we did our part for the Russell townfolk, 
and helped to iradicate a few of the noxious weeds that grow in their ditches...no need to thank us...this warm feeling in our hearts is what it's all about... Anyway, we drove to the ferry and took the much quicker and less scary way to Opua. As we began disembarking, a nasty rainstorm started and followed us all the way to Paihia. It gave us an excuse to pop into the local souvenir shops to poke around...and gave us some nice rainbows afterward. A little lunch, some photos, and we were on our way to Kerikeri. One property caught our eye on the way - our estimate of $1M was a little low, but in our defence, we really didn't get a good look. Turns out they want $2.5M. Good luck! Kerikeri is a buzzing little town now, but we recognized the main street and Stone store... and met some rather aggressive chickens and their buddy, the buzzard. 
Attached is a photo to prove it - the buzzard was giving us the stink eye because of yesterday... We stopped for the evening on Doubtless Bay - the location of famous Coopers Beach, which is quite a hotspot here in the summer - apparently this whole area is packed with surfers at Christmas. Now, that's mixed up!! The campground is right across the road from Hihi beach and is for sale - anyone care to hazzard a guess as to the pricetag?...we'll ask in the morning and let you know. We're the only people here - haven't even seen the owners - but MAN! it is a huge camp - wouldn't want to come here in the summer - the beach would be FULL...but then it is a really big beach, and a big ocean, and big wind!...should've brought my windsurfer!
and helped to iradicate a few of the noxious weeds that grow in their ditches...no need to thank us...this warm feeling in our hearts is what it's all about... Anyway, we drove to the ferry and took the much quicker and less scary way to Opua. As we began disembarking, a nasty rainstorm started and followed us all the way to Paihia. It gave us an excuse to pop into the local souvenir shops to poke around...and gave us some nice rainbows afterward. A little lunch, some photos, and we were on our way to Kerikeri. One property caught our eye on the way - our estimate of $1M was a little low, but in our defence, we really didn't get a good look. Turns out they want $2.5M. Good luck! Kerikeri is a buzzing little town now, but we recognized the main street and Stone store... and met some rather aggressive chickens and their buddy, the buzzard. 
Attached is a photo to prove it - the buzzard was giving us the stink eye because of yesterday... We stopped for the evening on Doubtless Bay - the location of famous Coopers Beach, which is quite a hotspot here in the summer - apparently this whole area is packed with surfers at Christmas. Now, that's mixed up!! The campground is right across the road from Hihi beach and is for sale - anyone care to hazzard a guess as to the pricetag?...we'll ask in the morning and let you know. We're the only people here - haven't even seen the owners - but MAN! it is a huge camp - wouldn't want to come here in the summer - the beach would be FULL...but then it is a really big beach, and a big ocean, and big wind!...should've brought my windsurfer!
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