captain bob's

2nd Roadtrip! Woo! We're heading up to the Bay of Islands and then to Cape Reinga (the northern most tip of New Zealand) -- our plan is to go from Cape to Bluff -- the top to the bottom of New Zealand during our time here. This trip we're making it to the top... and then rolling down sand dunes apparently. More to come on that one.

But as for tonight - we made it up to Bay of Islands for our first hostel experience. They call them backpackers here... tonight we're staying at Captain Bob's Beachhouse.

It's actually really really cute. It used to be someone's house... probably Captain Bob's... and now it has like 5-6 double bed rooms, a couple bunk bed rooms, and then dorms... it's so cute! The above pics are of the actual backpacker and then the view from our room. We definitely scored on the room - ocean view, connected to the porch, in perfect alignment for sunrise... good morning Dunlops!

We walked around Paihia (the main city in the Bay) for awhile this afternoon, did our grocery shopping, and then made dinner in our cute little home away from home away from home... Josh couldn't help himself but flip it for all of you... that Josh... enjoy!