Colourful Homes
Luckily I had my camera with me so off I went, I had a wander around places I could go and then places I probably shouldn’t go, but no one was around and all the signs were in Norwegian.
Author: rigmover
Kingsdowns Photos
While all this was going on the wife sat patiently on some steps watching me battle with filters and cold hands, iPhone and apps, backpack and not enough pockets
Kingsdown
I’m not sure how long this boat has been here and if it is ever used, I would love to see it with the cover off.
Stunning Fjord
We ended up in Alesund, a city like so many in Norway situated in the stunning fjords.
What’s an ø?
I had one of the nicest pizza’s in my life here, who would have thought that?
Rig Move, How & Why.
The AHV’s work wire running down the deck. I took this shot while we were just standing by, if we had been working I would not be allowed on the back deck.
Thames Barrier
The concept of the rotating gates was devised by (Reginald) Charles Draper. In 1969, from his parents’ house in Pellatt Grove, Wood Green, London, he constructed a working model. The novel rotating cylinders were based on the design of the taps on his gas cooker.
South Foreland Lighthouse.
The lighthouse was originally South Foreland Upper Lighthouse, one of a pair. The second lighthouse, South Foreland Lower Lighthouse was built at the same time further down the cliff, to the east, where it still stands; decommissioned in 1904.
I’m Back
I still love photography and wish I could get out more and participate, hence starting up the blog again, it’s not going to be much, (some people will think it never was) but I’ll try my best.
Denarau Island
While waiting for family and friends to join us from New Zealand we managed to get some maintenance and cleaning done on Kapowai ready for party time.
Leaving Suva
We left at some unearthly hour of the morning but luckily my job was to lift the anchor, then using a very powerful torch, look out for all the fishing boats that were anchored all around us.
Suva
On this day I was glad I didn’t carry my big camera, hours later after once the admin was done we found an indoor market, it was so nice to get out of the heat, I grabbed a couple of shots with my iPhone.
Fiji
After another couple of days of open water we arrived in Fiji, not all were as lucky a us, reefs all around, can be very tricky especially in bad weather.
Auckland
Stormy weather over Auckland city, there will be a downpour and ten minutes the sun will be out again.
Rangitoto Island
View from Takapuna Beach looking toward Rangitoto Island, Auckland.
Rarotonga Day 2
Time for a leisurely walk along the water edge, check out the shops and stop for a drink and some lunch.
Rarotonga
Arriving at Rarotonga and wow what a difference compared to Tahiti, clean, friendly and not French.
Tahiti
Later we moved down the coast to a nicer mariner passing these guys on the way, actual they passed us.
Bora Bora
After visiting customs at the local police station we had a look around town, 15 minutes later we stopped for lunch, tour complete. One street, a market and the normal visitors tat shops, don’t get me wrong! it’s a loverly place, but I can imagine the tourist keep to the 5 star resorts.
