We then headed back north and spent the rest of the time exploring the Bay of Island back in this morning. I have made the big decision and quit work and my attention and focus is on being mum and dad for Eva, yesterday was Karen's birthday and we sung and celebrated as if she was here, hopefully she heard.
I haven't had any email access so sorry for not replying and updating you over the last month but it has also been good just to take a break and be David and Eva. Oh and Eva, mmmmm madam comes to mind, top and bottom teeth, sitting, crawling and exploring, smiling, smiling some more and socialising, yes strange as it may seem away for a month and socialising, it is not often (NEVER) you hear of a guy away with a baby on a yacht and by themselves and curiosity kills the cat so we have met so many people. Eva has been a dream, being on the boat seems to natural and it hasn't just worked it has been better than plain sailing.
I have two absolute, complete and unconditional loves, cycling and sailing, cycling with a baby, no, sailing with a baby, maybe.
I had a dream, I didn't know if it was viable or if at all possible but the way I saw it there was only one way to find out and that was try out, we found the right boat, sailed it back to Kerikeri single handed to see if that was ok, went away with Eva for a few days to test that, then early February set out for a month.
Without the support of my mum and dad who believed in me and my dream this would not be my reality, I share my stories because I thinks its worth doing so and to help and offer assistance to others in my or a similar situation or those afraid to pursue their dreams, I did and so can you.
While being away and humbled by people, they are so generous and supportive it leaves me speechless, the amercians on the sister ship to Sea Esta, the aussie that gave us fresh fish for dinner, the people from kerikeri who are now like family, the two couples from whangamata dinner (crayfish and mussels mid you) and support, the young guys on city slicker, they have all mazed me as much as I them.
So find attached a few photos for your perusal.
Our next adventure sees us venture north to Whangaroa and then up to the famous (in the world that is) home of fish and chips Mangonui.
If you need to get hold of me then use the NZ number +64 22 407 3155 or email me but it may take a while for me to get back to you.
Happy sailing.
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