Arriving in Auckland
Posted by Irene onboard the Esperanza
Frank wants a big glass of fresh fruit juice, with an umbrella in it. Gionny has his Italian needs to fill: a good cup of coffee and a glass of pro secco. Remon is getting a new toothbrush and some chewing gum. Gavin wants chocolate!
Regine wants to go to a beach, and buy a pair of trousers.Kevin is getting a gift for someone before going home, but if I tell you what it is I'll spoil the surprise.Heath is having a burger, a cold beer and is curious to see if all kiwis are as weird as the ones we have onboard.
Penny is getting money to pay her ships bills before heading home. Leandra wants to find a beach and buy some chocolate. Faye is getting some software for her computer. Caterina will stock up on sweets for her secret stash, which is not a secret anymore since I am posting it on the blog.
Dave W will get a haircut, since he doesn't trust my skills with the scissors (maybe I shouldn't have chosen "Snippy Ears" as my artist name…)
Me, well… they tell me that finding salty liquorice in New Zealand is mission impossible. Maybe I'll just go to a nice restaurant and eat everything they have on the menu? Fresh fruit and vegetables…
We're almost there, and the pilot is onboard. Will go out on the bridge wing and have a look.
- Iréne
Comments
fintisic!
Posted by: Benn | December 7, 2007 11:33 PM
I'm watching. via webcam. The scene is a real deja vue.
Heath, i am sure you will find that all kiwis are wierd but nowehere as wierd as those on board.
enjoy your time ashore.
John B
Posted by: John Bowler | December 8, 2007 12:09 AM
Lest we forget
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_the_Rainbow_Warrior
Posted by: biggles | December 8, 2007 2:30 AM
Hey, what about adding fresh milk to the list??
Posted by: Marta | December 8, 2007 2:56 AM
Hi Irene!!
Well i know that you don`t have much time to answer doubts bur i'll like to know who's leaving the ship and the names of the new crew!! I also would like to know how's everything with those japaneses and how many time is it until you arrive to your destiny??
Lots of love from Mexico!!
P.D. sorry for spelling mistakes!! jeje
Xoxo
Valeria
Posted by: Valeria | December 8, 2007 7:04 PM
Enjoy the Landlubbers!
All of us watching support all of you!
I am watching for news about Sea Shepard as well.
Ride/sail safe and GET'M
Posted by: Likethwaves3 | December 8, 2007 9:34 PM
Have you any idea of where the Japanese fishing fleet is? Do you have the ability on tracking location or movement? Keep up the good effort. Enjoy your time ashore. Al Nichols
Posted by: Al Nichols | December 9, 2007 1:20 AM
I hereby testify that Irene is very gifted with scissors ;)
Tom
ps: Enjoy your time off there ;)
Posted by: Tom | December 9, 2007 7:30 AM
While you're all having a rest before the battle you might like to know that Sea Life Centres in the UK are asking child visitors to pledge not to ask for Christmas presents made in Japan - see
http://www.sealife.co.uk/press.php?id=36&page=1
Anyone reading this may like to send them messages of support.
Posted by: Ernie | December 9, 2007 11:52 AM
Hi all, I am so proud of you all fighting for the majority to save the whales. I would not be able to do what your doing, i would be utterly useless due to the distress at the sights and then i would be just too angry to stay peaceful. How long will do you think it take you to reach the sanctuary, i hear the Japanese fleet is due there on Saturday? Do you think the Australian Government will lend a helping hand?
Take care, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Cath
Posted by: Cath | December 9, 2007 9:48 PM
How about putting trackers (tags) on japanese ships too? That way we could follow the ships and make more moral pressure on the countries as we (unfortunately) see them approaching our dear whales, as well as keeping track of their activities...
Posted by: Teca | December 12, 2007 10:13 PM