wed22 no whaling due to weather so went on maori tour led by Maurice (or Morris?) a full blown Maori with cheifs as ancestors plus his neice very unusual and interesting went to fortified village site, shown various uses Maori make of plants and herbs, heard lots about Maori culture and history and revival now taking place in culture and language.. went on bush walk saw 500 & 800 year old trees. tea in Maurice house with wife, sister, 2 kids, neighbours and scones devonshire like (but not proper cream of course). enjoyed it, lots of laughs.
thurs 9am whale watch saw 3 sperm whales mostly looking like logs but quite close up then they dived and taile went up in air very impressive. then maybe 100 dusky dolphins in a pod incl lots baby ones all around boat. also albatroses they really are big birds up to 2m wingspan. eXCELLENT DVD films before and during trip on boat in between sightings, very good commentary fron rather nice looking lady. all very good nothing to eat though. thurs pm drove to just outside Christchurch - spencer hol park looks good a bit remote but I have the camper! Happy times, John Cornhill
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