NZ ~ Waiheke to Titirangi Beach

Arriving in New Zealand we jumped straight on the commuter ferry to Waiheke Island to spend a week with Yinka’s cousin Miles, partner Helen and baby Lily. Lily takes the doubling of household in her stride.

We settle into island life, sunshine, hailstones, high winds, and one calm afternoon we get to take a spin in the 28 foot Gordian, Miles’ yacht which he sailed solo across the Pacific, lived to tale the tale and write the book.














From Waiheke farmers market to Titirangi Gypsy Fair, east to west Auckland, you could close your eyes traveling between and hang on to the fantasy that New Zealand is one big colourful artsy-craftsy hippie alternative wonderland.

In Titirangi we stay with Corrina’s family (10 years between and nephews full grown). Ryan is inspired and encouraged to post a sign on Titirangi central round-about (assured that every resident must pass this junction to go anywhere) for Kerry, ex-brother-in-law with whom he shared a double wedding ceremony at Featherstone Castle on the Scots-English border some 17 years before. We’ll be back here to spend Christmas Day; watch this space!