9 January 2007
Powhiri Update
By Adele, in the Stockholm office with a little help from John Bowler
The Espy crew sing under the watchful
eye of Soul Brother Marc (third from left)
"The Esperanza arrived today, Tuesday 9 January, at 1215 local time at Princes Wharf in Auckland, New Zealand (in the pouring rain I may add).
As soon as the Esperanza was tied up Greenpeace New Zealand performed a traditional Maori welcome. It was a very rousing and beautiful ceremony and the crew of the Esperanza responded with a song of their own.
We all (crew and welcoming committee of 40 as well as the media) went on board
the Esperanza for a wonderful lunch.
Everyone on board seems in good health and great spirit. "
If you're in Auckland, see below for the dates and times of Open Days when you can visit the ship!
Open days for the public
Before they set sail, we are opening the ship for two weekends of public open days. If you happen to be in the area, come on down and meet some of the New Zealand staff and the crew, have a look around Greenpeace's newest ship - at 72m long with a heli-deck and room for 33 crew, she's pretty impressive - and find out about where the Esperanza is heading.
Where: Princes Wharf, Auckland (behind the Maritime Museum)
Dates: Weekends of the 13 & 14 and 20 & 21 January 2007
Time: 10am - 4pm
Entry is free. Your koha/donation is appreciated and will help our voyage.
Comments
Quite looking forward to hoping on board on the 20th at an open day!! Should be interesting to see the boat that we've heard so much about over the past year, and followed intently!!
Posted by: Terence at January 9, 2007 10:56 AM
Hello to all the crew of the Esperanza!
I miss you all and wish you to have good time in vacation for the one that will sign off soon. For all the other keep doing your nice work. Sail safe.
Peace and love, see you soon.
Posted by: Nadia at January 9, 2007 4:07 PM
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