Napier, New Zealand, Cape Kidnappers Golf

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Arial view of 14th, 15th and 16th holes at Cape Kidnappers.

We docked in Napier, New Zealand this morning.  Today is another golf day.  We're off to Cape Kidnappers, so named because Captain Cook and his crew were kidnapped by the Maori people.  Captain Cook was able to trade his life for ammunition and guns, but not in time to save his all of his men.  Many of his men were invited to dinner ... and they WERE the dinner.  

Angus quietly graze around the greens at Cape Kidnappers.

The is course located on 6000 acres of working farm, with Angus cows grazing around the greens.  Beautifully situated along a coast line of rocky cliffs overlooking crystal clear blue water and although a bit windy ... well, ok ... a LOT windy, Cape Kidnappers has now jumped into top position for the most spectacular golf course I've ever played.  We enjoyed playing again with Muffy and Don.  

Tee Box on Hole Number 16.  Very windy.

We arrived back to the Mariner just in time to cast off heading to Picton, New Zealand.  

We met Gail and Bruce for cocktails and dinner and turned in early.

OK, so by now you may have noticed that I haven't been posting my blog daily.  The wifi on the ship is so poor that it takes literally hours to download one photo.  I've written up a daily blog numerous times only to have the wifi cut out and delete an evening of writing.  So sorry.  

We have three days at sea coming up. Crossing the Tasman Sea again.  Whoopee!!   Hopefully, I'll get a chance to catch up, since I'll have some spare time to sit and wait on the internet!  Unbelievable!  For those of you considering a cruise, I cannot recommend Regent.  For several reasons, which I'd be happy to share with anyone who may be interested.  But for now ... I'm going to hit the "post" button to get today's blog posted.