Holodeck

After a long lie in, Alex, Will and I discussed options. The day was due to be punctuated by trips to the beautician (Danda, not us) and to the barbers, which limited our travelling options. Unfortunately, the two-woman barbershop in Redcliff was unable to handle more than one person at a time, which meant that [...]

So, the past few days have disappeared in a flurry of wedding-related activities, BBQs and trips to the beach. As I am now on a 52KB modem, I can’t upload any photos, so you’ll have to take it from me that the weather was fantastic and the occasion was even better.I asked Will what he [...]

We woke up this morning to a beautiful view of Lake Taupo and the sun shining. Was the tide turning? Only time would tell.

After another shower (you’ve got to take the opportunities when they arise, don’t you?!), we cooked breakfast and then set off for Waitomo Caves.

Dave had been working through the [...]

Today saw us depart the South Island for the last time (for this trip, at least) and head on the ferry to Wellington and the North Island. Not much to say apart from the crossing was very uneventful (aside from Will making two new friends, while watching Nancy Drew. Don’t ask.)

We then drove up [...]

Waking early to yet more rain (a continuous theme) we decided to head back down the road to Buller Gorge to pan for gold. The start of the jounrey was ominous – a walk on a rope bridge (well, it was metal actually) across a steep gorge. I wasn’t sure that Will would make [...]

So, its actually the 9th January and I’m writing from a terminal in the North Island, but this is the first internet cafe we have come across in the past 3 days. No photos (haven’t had a chance to upload them), so bear with us.The first leg of the trip involved a visit to Waipara [...]

So this is home for the next five days, we may be offline for a bit…

Will’s Corner“Hello out there Connie and Maisie. Why aren’t you on the blog? I went swimming with dolphins yesterday. I jumped in the South Pacific Ocean. It was scary but OK. I had a barbie for dinner.”
“Hello Mummy, Thomas and Edward. I’m having fun. I’ve got a crystal. Bye” Yesterday was the BIG trip: [...]

I gather we have an army of blog followers. So I’ve uploaded a couple of nicer photos. And we’d love to see your comments.. Yes, Doz, John, Ant and Sam. I know you’ve been at the pub. That means you, too. Will’s Corner Will says “Hello, Connie. I’m just at New Zealand. I’m just [...]

A quick one this morning, as we are off to swim with Dolphins in Akaroa. Dave is now officially on holiday, so we have finalised the travel arrangements for the next couple of days. Our home, from the 6 to the 10 January will be a two-berth mobile camper home. Yaay!
This means that we will [...]