Cruising to Cruisin'

Well since Paul and I have been back in Whangarei getting our gear box fixed things have gone into a bit of a spin. When we got back we dusted off the Honda Shadow and went for a spin (as you do) it got us thinking that perhaps we should do a tour of the South Island during Autumn on the bike. We planned to go off for another month and a half cruising in Kabuki, and then come back for Xavier's 20th birthday and go off in May. But after mulling this over and talking to Pauls Dad (who has done the trip twice) we have decided to shoot off in a few days, before it gets too cold.

So as you can imagine we are hooting with excitement (well as much as Paul and I hoot). What, you may ask, are they doing, this is a sailing/cruising page, not a biking/cruisin page?

We are minor adventurers, wanting the wind in our hair ( which we would have on the boat if we didn't wear hats for the sun, and ditto on the bike if no helmets) taking risks, relying on each other, seeing this great country of ours whether by sea or land. Really we are just irresponsible empty-nesters, who are living life to the full, while we have the energy and ability to do it. Too many times you hear about people our age getting ill, incapacitated and having to give up their dreams, or unfortunately dying before they have realised their dreams. We have decided to get in while we can, enjoy the benefits of having worked all those years.

So I will keep you informed of our adventure, and hopefully be able to upload some beautiful photo's of the South Island etc.