A policeman's lot

This rather nice property in Russell enjoys stunning views over the harbour looking towards Paihia on the other side. It is in fact the local police station/house and has been so for the last century or so. Must be the best cop shop in the southern hemisphere. A pleasure to be nicked there.

I biked round Russell which from the other side of town has great views of the Bay of Islands, my way of seeing them. Captain Cook and I were both born near Middlesbrough but similarities end there. His sailing exploits included happening on the Bay of Islands which prompted the opening of the country. Mine were restricted to the 15-minute crossing on the ferry to Russell from Paihia on the good ship Bay Belle. Dave