Swimming with the Dusky Dolphins in Kaikoura, New Zealand

We have a vistor from Florida, Sandy Cook so Bonny and I decided to pull out all the stops and go for it! We took her to the most beautiful place in the most beautiful country on earth, Kaikoura NZ ,to swim with the Dusky Dolphins.

Bonny,Sandy and I with the Dusky Dolphins.

The day dawned bright and clear it was "brillant". We went for a drive along the coast and spotted fur seals sunning on the rocks. 

We drove up the mountain and Bonny and Sandy got out to pet the horse.

It being a stunning Sunday at the beach in New Zealand we knew

that means only one thing , "The Tractor Boat Launch".

Then it was off to the Dusky Dolphin Encounter to get in our wet suites and swim with the dolphins.

This is a unique experience with wild dolphins in their natural environment. They invite you in to experience nature with them. What a titillating thrill it is to make eye contact with a wild dolphin!

Surfing the bow of the boat.

Oh and one more thing if you go to Kaikoura you have to go for fresh lobster on the beach at Nins Bin!

Kia Ora from New Zealand.

Weekend with Al Brown at Poronui

This weekend Bonny and I drove up to Poronui Lodge for some rainbow trout fishing and culinary experience with famous New Zealand chef, Al Brown.

                         Phillip collecting watercress for salad in fresh water stream Poronui Lodge

                                                        Al going over the dinner menu.

Hayden and Al working their magic in the kitchen.

         
                                                                 New Zealand clams!

             Celebrating a wonderful dinner with Al Brown and Duncan from Man O' War Vineyards.

Hooking up with the big one that got away.

Bonny fishing for rainbow trout.

Missing our home in Florida

Daughter, Kirsten and Niece's Kelly and Vianna at our front door Ponte Vedra              

Beach Florida! Will be home in December for the holidays already ordered the Christmas tree.