Pohuehue-Warkworth, February 23-25, 2023

 Pohuehue-Warkworth

But first a few photos of the drive from Lake Taupo to Warkworth:

Kara’s uncle supposedly built the Hamilton NZ, LDS Temple in the early 1960s. . . 

 . . and he got a street named after him. Goodwin is K’s maiden name.

Kiwi's speak so descriptively, refreshingly, un-American. 

Another LDS temple, this one in Aukland. Looks so similar to all the others. Apparently they got a volume discount from the architect. 

Pohuehue-Warkworth, Dangelina Lodge (B&B), Puriri Downs Free-Range Egg Ranch

While we were on the south island a cyclone (aka hurricane in the northern hemisphere) hit the north island, causing much damage from wind and flooding, with washouts, road-collapses and basements filled with water. We lucked out with our timing, we missed the storm, it barely rained on the south island, but it rained almost constantly while we were in Warkworth, a full week after the cyclone. 

Room with a view. Beautiful, rolling sheep country, as seen from our room.

Kiwis, such creative communicators.

Puriri Downs Free Range Egg Ranch, right next to our lodgings at Dangelina B&B.

Egg farmers Pip and Mark were instant friends. So friendly showing us the egg operation and their art studio. 

The free-range chicken's favorite food is an egg. Sort of cannibalistic it seems. They went nuts when I threw out a broken egg from the conveyor.

View from our bed at the Dangelina Lodge.

Danagelina Lodge owned and operated by Dan and Angela. We literally lived in their house in one of their bedrooms, which was a bit awkward until we got to know them. So welcoming and friendly. We sat with them one night and watched and Aukland Rugby match on the tele. Felt like at home.