.... literally ... this gem of a coastal town translates from Maori .... Kai .... food ... koura ... cray fish (sweeter version of our lobster sold at similar premium price). Kiwi's seem to acknowledge aboriginal people (Maori) both historically (many key towns and villages retain original Maori name) and politically (Maori are increasingly well represented in government). Land claim problems are similar to those in Canada though. There is no Norman Rockwell picture perfect relations here.
We spent Mikaela's birthday "stamping" out to the cape and back with a stop at a fancy seafood restaurant for a birthday toast and some great grub. Everyone except Mitchell ended up with a "gift" ... I with an oilskin jacket, Karen with sheepskin slippers and a ring, Mikaela with NZ Uggs (big boots) and a ring. This is the first major "mail" being sent on from us to Canada.
Our nomadic RV days are grinding to a halt ... just like me downshifting and double clutching and missing second gear again at the local roundabout (cool version of intersection widely employed down under).
G2G to email and Google maps ... we need a house or apartment in Auckland area pronto and have nothing secured so far.
BOSgone
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