Day 4 Russell

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Day 4 Russell (Monday 2/18)
We drove the back road (Coastal Road) from Wangarei to Russell. Stopped for a picnic and really enjoyed the lovely coastline. We must have gone over 30 one lane bridges.

Russell is where the first whites settled. It overlooks the Bay of Islands. Personally I have mixed feeling about Russell. It is beautiful but basically your tourist town. I found the small fishing towns on the drive up much more interesting.

We took the main road back to Wangarei but first had to take a Ferry to get to the main road. It was probably a 5 hour trip and I am finding that Juanita’s energy level is about 4 hours. I guess it is time to make some adjustments.

We made a nice supper in the Motel room and watched NZ version of 60 Min.s. They combine some NZ stories and a story or two from the US version of 60 Min.s.

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Comments

[kate]

congratulations
Glad you arrived safe and sound. I second Mary Anne's comment that it's almost like being there. Love you both. Cathy

[maggi]

Wow!
Great pictures and I'm glad you're having a good time. NZ has a very different pace in the smaller towns, doesn't it! Don't forget to see if they have shells on the Kapiti Coast. You and Juanita would really enjoy that... See you when you get back!

[Sheila]

very cool
Hello Jim and Nita, It sounds like a wonderful trip. You are missing sub zero weather here in Minnesota. Looking forward to hearing about your trip as you go. The blog is a great idea. Sheila

[Karl]

Great story & Pictures
Tnx Jim for sharing your experiences; its like going on the trip with you. Karl

[Kay and Dave Frederickson]

Jim and Juanita, It's been forever since we've connected. I was so surprised to hear from you and happy to be part of your travel blog from NZ. We'll be thinking of you and looking forward to your daily updates. Continue to have a wonderful time. Kay and Dave

[Dan S.]

Have a great Trip
Jim: I am incredibly jealous, but happy for you both. Just so you know it was 18 below in Duluth today.