Wednesday 28 December Russell

With strong winds and rain forecast for the next 3 to 4 days we felt it wasn't worth staying in the idyllic, rain sodden Otaio bay and headed for the shelter of Mautawhi bay, close to Russell Yacht Club. At least here we have internet connection and shelter from the worst of the northerly winds and can go into town between the downpours.

Russell pier

waterfront road in Russell

I was keen to visit Russell again. We came here last year and were impressed by the quiet, Cornish village feel of the place. While I wandered through the art galleries David took the opportunity to dive into the hardware shop 'just in case'. While I found a painting and a glass sculpture I would have liked but can't afford, David found nothing we needed, just something we'd like to have but not for sale – the sweetest black Cocker Spaniel called Jenner. Then in the newsagents there was a grey tabby making herself at home on the counter. How sad to be broody for pets.
The town was fuller than last time we were here swelled by an influx of tourists over the holiday period.