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Jan 23, 2008

Auckland, New Zealand

Suffering from an eclectic mix of emotions as it's our last day! Weather a little better yesterday, so decided on a boat trip over to Waiheke Island and a tour around it. Unfortunately, the bus tour was spoilt a bit by a load of Chinese people who kept talking really loudly over the commentary. After a lot of complaints and 'sssh's' from o…

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Louise Rosen
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Auckland, New Zealand

Hello and welcome to our BIG NZ TRIP 2008 blog site. We won't be diving into every internet cafe in sight during our trip, but hope to make an update or two during our days touring New Zealand. Have a lookie and leave us a message or two! x

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New blog entry posted

Jan 23, 2008

Auckland, New Zealand

Suffering from an eclectic mix of emotions as it's our last day! Weather a little better yesterday, so decided on a boat trip over to Waiheke Island and a tour around it. Unfortunately, the bu…

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Jan 22, 2008

Auckland, New Zealand

Weather getting better. Lows of 21 last night - BOILING! Went up the largest dead volcano today, boat trip tomorrow to an island. Not long left..... :( x

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Jan 20, 2008

Auckland, New Zealand

Back in Auckland! Weather rubbish, but not as bad as Bay of Islands. Damp, cloudy and hot! Just got to our hostel, just waiting for Chris to do what men do (and taking his time as usual) and …

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Jan 20, 2008

Paihia, New Zealand

What a disappointing end to the trip. There is a cyclone coming in from Fiji that is bringing wet crap weather in until Tuesday! We are therefore probably not staying in the Bay of Islands no…

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Jan 19, 2008

Paihia, New Zealand

Are now in Paihia, at the Bay of Islands. Unfortunately, we have arrived to cooler temps, grey cloud and a choppy sea, with the forcast to be not good tomorrow and they expect ourboat trip to …

Mum & Dad 'All good things must come to an end'. Wishing you both a safe and enjoyable journey home. We'll see you at Heathrow. xx

Jan 23, 2008 on the message board

Jules Wow - sky diving diva would those be pink goggles??? make me think of a youthful picture i saw once....it looks truely amazing. Just caught up on the trip - so its no urban myth about the sheep. Just returned with no broken bits from weeks snow boarding - although yours looks more of a brown run than my green! Can't wait to see the pictures. Jules XXX

Jan 21, 2008 on the message board

Aunty Jan Just like your mum, did not know what a blog was. Your trip sounds great, will have to visit the place now especially if the fresh air and sun means I can walk around with no make up and not scare anyone!!!! Will have to see all your photies at some time. Enjoy yourselves. Aunty Jan, John and Paul

Jan 19, 2008 on the message board

Peter and Alison Continuing to enjoy your blogs-sounds a fab holiday. Chris read your e-mails and reply if necessary before the 25 Jan. Ground cracking up at Gloucester for shortage of water and don't always believe what you read !!! P+A xx

Jan 17, 2008 on the message board

Mum Keep up with the blogs, they're fab! We're tracking your progress every evening. Glad you're away in NZ because Gloucester is under flood alert - tomorrow will tell, as even more rain forcast. Tewkesbury already flooded. Enjoy that sunshine, you lucky pair! x

Jan 16, 2008 on the message board

Dad Glad to read you are both enjoying the trip. Activities sound fun. Thanks for the text ----- good to know you can take time out to watch Utd. Look forward to your next informative blog. xxxxxxxxx

Jan 13, 2008 on the message board

Peter+Alison Ello both .... We've had a wonderful voyage around the blogs and finally discovered the message board. The trip sounds fantastic. Especially the description of the sky dive ! Looking forward to hearing more. luv from us both.x

Jan 12, 2008 on the message board

Mum again Just read your blog on the skidiving - glad you didn't wee (nor 'the other', I presume!).

Jan 11, 2008 on the message board

Mum Now I know what a 'blog' is! Ta for the personal e-mail. Glad to hear your fellow travellers are a mixture - you'll have so much fun. I expect you're off to Milford tomorrow - hang on, it's already your tomorrow .........x

Jan 7, 2008 on the message board

Adrianne Hey guys, totally jealous, sounds fab. Enjoy the tour. We had snow yesterday, totally different weather to you guys.

Jan 5, 2008 on the message board

Mark Hi both, sounds like ur having a great time, happy new year btw !

Jan 3, 2008 on the message board

Jules Happy New Year - are there as many sheep in NZ as Wales!! Jules & Gwyn XX

Jan 2, 2008 on the message board

Sissie & Kobe Hi Lou and Chris! Happy New Year! Wow - New Zealand! Keep us updated with photos and your journey events! When are you back? Enjoy!! keep in touch, love Sissie & Kobe

Jan 2, 2008 on the message board

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