House Sitting

Paul and I have been given the opportunity to have a few weeks off the boat to house sit for Paul's brother and his wife. So last week we packed our bags, and after work we moved out to Taurikura to stay in their house. It is a beautiful spot overlooking the Whangarei Harbour entrance, out in to Bream Bay. The house is an Architectural dream, with big windows, double glazing, tiles, remote and sensor everything. For us it is nice for a break away from boat-life, but it is not really our "cup of tea".
     Both Paul and I like the simple things in life, we are not into grandiose or super trendy, we feel a bit uncomfortable in that sort of environment. That is not to say we are hill-billies, but everybody has a different take on life, some like it posh, some don't. It would be a sad world if we were all the same, so we respect how the other half lead their lives.
     Today, unfortunately I am sick, so I have spent the day reading, lazing around, knitting and being totally BORED. I am ashamed to say that I am looking forward to getting back to work. I HATE BEING SICK.
    After we left Kabuki (the yacht) Paul noticed that the build up of condensation in the forward berth was not evaporating like it should. A few years back I had put some insulation up in the cavity created by our bulwarks. Paul found that the insulation was holding the condensation in on the sunrise side of the boat. It all had to do with one side getting sun in the morning and the other not. So Paul pulled the insulation out and hey presto the damp was gone. This boat life can be pretty damn hit and miss.