One week in New Zealand. Today we head to Hawera for our first view of our new home. Ran into our first issue with our shipping. Currently the bikes and camping equipement is in Amsterdam. Not sure when it will arrive, but the shipping company is very helpful.

Spent a night in Raglan, great surfing town. We stayed at old style hotel circa 1890 in the old west.

Surfed our first day. Only 8 people out at the second point at Raglan. Locals thought it was too small. I will take the waist to chest high surf any day. Caught a handful of waves, long left over visible rocks. Amie chose to paddle around and get a feel for the place first. She misses her surfing partner and is not sure if following me is such a good idea.

Mr. Steve Sofronas would have been in heaven. (I did get one very big DROP, you would have been proud).

The Beer has less variety, Stienlager is my favorite so far. I am not sure if this would have keep Uncle Jim satisfied. The wine however is quite good.

Ok, so off we go to Hawera. We will be leaving the home of Martha and John, who have been wonderful to us, and may therefore have no internet for a few days. Enjoy the pictures and we will speak soon.

Cheers

Chris and Amie