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I just sat down to write this blog and out of the corner of my eye I see movement.....bounding as fast as he could a rabbit ripped towards me and right on past me under the fence....there are about 50 school age kids bouncing on one of those big bouncing blow up pillow like things....if I was a rabbit I would be racing as fast as I could away....I on the other had paid for a site here so I can't run....am hoping these kids have a curfew and disappear when it gets dark..... I woke this morning in my campa in Euan's driveway.....I was up a bit earlier than everyone else so I went in and cleaned up and brushed my teeth....then I sat on the picnic table outside until I saw some movement in the house.....Robbie....Euan's 10 year old boy was up...I went in and we had a great visit....I told him all about where I work and how it all works...he was very intrigued and excited! Eventually everyone made it downstairs and we had some breakie! Some more visits...then Robbie and I took the dog for a walk around the island they are staying at...he talked away....telling me about school....gymnastics....the island...the adventure he wants to do to the island out there....great fun! After some "see ya later's" and some hugs I hit the road bound for Picton where the ferry is that takes you to the north island. It was another beautiful drive....more switchbacks up and over a few mountains....thankfully not in a hurry so I took my time! I made it in time to make my lunch out the back of the campa....eat and then it was time to board. The ferry ride is about 3.5 hrs....a beautiful ride through the sounds....amazing scenery....winding out towards the ocean.....and the ocean.....she was rough.....and me....not gonna lie....I was feeling a bit queasy! I do not normally get motion sickness but I was feeling it!! I have a bit of vertigo or inner ear infection on my right side for the last couple of weeks so that may have something to do with it....I made it though! I decided this time not to get a GPS as the guy at Jucy said to me....you realize it is one road up each side of both islands!!! So I decided I would use my ipad for city driving which will only be into Auckalnd! I got off the ferry and figured there would be signs which way to turn but no! I did eventually find my way...no big deal...just more adventures! Found the caravan park and made some dinner as it was after 7 by the time I got here! So here I sit....tons of kids....racing rabbits and more fireworks going off in the background! I was asked about the fireworks.....so this Thursday past was Guy Fawkes day here in New Zealand and 4 days leading up to this day they sell fireworks to the general public which is normally banned all year....so as Euan said....as every good New Zealander does....the stock up and have a big blow up!! So for the last week I have heard and seen fireworks every night! I
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