Yesterday, at Tauranga, weather-wise was a bit of a wash-out. Inclination to explore after a “typical” shore excursion was none existent. So, I retired to my stateroom for a while and watched episodes of Coronation Street, Tipping Point, and Celebrity Chase, which I can dull my brain with at home…. in Tauranga! I suppose there was a novelty there somewhere.
Dinner was slightly subdued last night, with one of our number exercising her right to dine elsewhere for the rest of the voyage. But, the whole ship seemed quiet. A number are finishing their voyage at Auckland and face the once-long-time-off prospect of possibly the world’s longest journey back home, very soon. Now, that day has arrived. Presumably, a similar number of passengers will commence their holiday here, and the ambience, thus invigorated.
In the meantime, I shall venture out on a coach trip “Muriwai Banners and Country Farm. The “blurb” sounded interesting, but perhaps, my time would have been spent more profitably exploring Auckland from the comfort and flexible convenience of a “Red Bus”. However, I do like the New Zealand countryside. And there should be time to do something afterwards, inclination permitting!
More later (07.45 hrs 23/2/19)
David's Cruise 