Yesterday after leaving my friends in Rotorua, I wanted to start in Rotorua itself, but there were strikes with trucks so I did not go into town. It seems to be the same everywhere ....

I went up North to Whakatane to visit White Island, well that is I tried. The weather was not good enough to take the boat and the company which could have been taken me by air plain, did not answer for several hours so I decided to leave that one. I did however stay in Whakatane, as it is a small but enjoyable harbour. I stayed in the Captains cabin with a see view from the cabin itself.

The following morning I had to check weather the bout would leave that day .. no luck ... so I decided to go East to an area not a lot of people go. I'm typing now in Opotiki, an even smaller town, not a very nice person in the store but great Internet access though.

Now I am off to Gisbourn, long winding road along the coast. I need to take enough fuel and food as there are not many shops etc along the road. Next days most probably ending up in Napier for some wine experiences.