Woke to calm waters and serene surroundings. After breakfast they started the boat and we sailed to Roberton Island where we were to spend the morning.
It was named after the Roberton's who owned the island and one day the husband went out to see and never came back (usual story) ANyway the widow hire an Englishman (who drank too much) and a Maori - Makitoo. Now the Englishman used to mistreat Makitoo and 1 day Makitoo took his revenge and killed him. The widow told him that it wasn't a good idea so Makitoo burned the house down with her and her daughter inside. Her son ran to the cliffs where Makitoo threw him off. Now the surrounding island knew what was going on as Makitoo had lit such a big fire and came and arrested island. To cut a long story short they hung him and he was the first person to be hung in New Zealand - there - a lit bit of history for you.
We also went to the lookout point where we could see all the surrounding islands for 360 degrees. I collect a few shells on the beach, sun bathed for a while and then had lunch.
Back to the boat and set off on route home. Was sitting on the back of the boat admiring the view when the bell rang and everyone ran to the back of the boat where there were a pod of 8 dolphins swimming alongside of us. They stayed with us for about 15 minutes and there were baby dolphins too. What a way to end the island trip - they were truly awesome.
Back at the backpackers called the mousetrap now. No idea what I'm doing tomorrow as I haven't read the itinerary.
More soon
Love Sue
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Seems like New Zealand is just the thing for your last but one leg.
What will I do when I don't have this blog to look forward to...you've no idea how much a part of my daily life it's become, and how exciting it is to see a new post from you
enjoy, keep writing, xxx Love Karen
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