Today was looking a little uncertain as we motored into the Bay of Islands, but as we made our way further into Goose Arm, the water calmed and it turned into a glorious sunny morning. We lowered the kayaking platform and quite a few guests took advantage of the calm waters to explore the flora and fauna of the bay. At the same time, we offered Zodiac cruises and saw quite a few birds, including a banded kingfisher and a juvenile bald eagle. We also appreciated the perfect reflections of this special location.
The afternoon was spent cruising other arms in the bay and listening to presentations on the geology of the region, undersea archeology, and Viking history in preparation for the coming days.
Teatime included local mussels out on the back deck for our culinary delight and later a colorful sunset completed our day.
