First Days In Raro 2011,

Its our first few days in Raro, I have been a bit slow on 'diarying', just never know where the time goes
We got off the plane really fast,
Bags came off almost straight away,

Listened to Jake Numanga welcoming us as he been for over 30 years

Great excitement at the speed.

But then we had the wait at The Budget Rental stand.
Been booked for ages of course they didn't have the right car for us.
We were pretty relaxed about this

 Got to the heck out at the airport and the little Car Rental Man forgot to give us our passout.

It was only $2, but the principal... so I walked back, to get the pass, this nice watched the car and Dale for me

Finally we made back to Kathy's House, Taipara Retreat
Just like a big welcome home for us.
Pool looking very inviting
Our first visit from Mama Chook and her babies

Bit Chilly on first dip, Dale had first go

Meanwhile I set up the camera for our Evening Assume the Position Photo,a ritual I set up last year

Dale joined me just a gentle Vodka and Tonic.

Before I left home I booked us into the Vaima Restaurant. We have been going there since we first stared coming to Raro over 30 years ago.
It has been through many people and is now in the capable hands of Dorothy and Cameron. Dorothy booked a lovely table right on the beach.

The food started coming,
We shared, their Ike Mata and an Excellent Salt and Pepper Squid.

Dale ordered the Fish and Chips, Parrot fish, just perfect

And I had the Roast Pork Belly. It was fantatsic, so much of it I had to have a doggy bag.
Pork sandwiches for lunch Yum. That Crackling Yummee

An Heart Attack on the way.
But with a view of this, very calming

The next day I was off into to town for supplies and my Raro Drivers license.
That is always an experience.
Off to the Police Station

Stand in line, fill out the form,have your mug shot taken and now set for the next 5 years

 Only $60 nice little earner for the Raro Government.
So home to make pizza, Pork on my side, smoked salmon on Dales.

All set up on the front deck with a nice glass of wine

 After lunch unfortunately the rains came down...Apparently very welcome for the Islanders.

 Only lasted a short time so guess what we did...drink in hand watched Boardwalk Empire

 on the computer. An excellent way to spend the rest of the day