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Jan 6, 2009

Dunedin, New Zealand

We were really sorry to leave the castle and Dunedin and hope to return one day to see the seals, whales and other delights of the Otago peninsula. As it was we spent so long exploring the Castle gardens, we only just had time to follow the winding precipitous road to the Headland and see the Royal albatrosses. We were too early for the hat…

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Dunedin, New Zealand

Welcome to our blog and pictures. We have escaped the start of the English winter and hope you will enjoy hearing about our adventures `travellin'.Peter and Rosemary

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Jan 6, 2009

Dunedin, New Zealand

We were really sorry to leave the castle and Dunedin and hope to return one day to see the seals, whales and other delights of the Otago peninsula. As it was we spent so long exploring the Cas…

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Jan 5, 2009

Dunedin, New Zealand

Dunedin

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Jan 1, 2009

Te Anau, New Zealand

Problems with WiFi in the South Island so quite large gaps in the blog. We had a great day in Wanaka taking a trip up the lake to an island nature reserve to see thebuff waka, a brown flightle…

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Dec 29, 2008

Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown

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Dec 26, 2008

Nelson, New Zealand

South Island

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Ray and Lynne Happy New Year and welcome home! from what seems like an amazing trip. You must be exhausted! Will meet up soon and we can hear about the bits you were too embarrassed to write about - and we can tell you about our adventures in Cuba. Love L&R x

Jan 12, 2009 on the message board

Alex and Lorna Hi Mum and Dad we are now in Rainbow Beach East Coast and getting close to Fraser Island to do our self drive trip (Very Excited). Your trip has sounded amazing and seems you love NZ as much as we do hope your trip back is good and we will see you in 14 weeks or so for a few drinks and some roast chicken I hope ! Love alex and lorn

Jan 10, 2009 on the message board

Eileen and John Found your blog at last and have been enjoying all the photos. Good to catch up with you on the phone today as well, Rosemary. Do hope you enjoy the Cook Islands (still on our 'to do' list...). Weather forecast there was looking a little more promising on tonight's news, so fingers crossed for you! Love, Eileen and John

Jan 6, 2009 on the message board

Jess Hi Mum and Dad, glad to read your last adventures of NZ, and look forward to the photo update soon. Though maybe when you get home I guess. Not sure how the WiFi is in the South Pacific! Enjoy paradise and the sun (it's still minus something here!) Sophia and I will see you at Heathrow next Monday morning. Love Jess, Adonis and Sophia x

Jan 4, 2009 on the message board

Rose Hi Rosemary Great to hear about your adventures but unfortunately not enoguh. I guess you are having too much fun to bother telling us all about..lol Just a quick update on the Book Club front.Sandra Howard is not coming to your house on the 12th. Jill is trying to organize it for another day but I have not heard when yet. As we had a date for the 12th we decided to meet in my house. I will be serving some canapes so if you do come, please come wit your stomach empty! See yu guys soon

Jan 4, 2009 on the message board

alex and lorna Hi Mum Great Blog made us laugh ! Hope you had a nice xmas ours was great on the beach with great weather. Just going to sit in Botanic Gardens today try to give us a call when you can. Love alex and lorna

Dec 27, 2008 on the message board

john and dydiane Following your trip with interest and a quite a bit of 'wish we were there'! Weather not bad here, crisp sunny Boxing Day - just right for a bike ride. Enjoy your onward travels! John and Dydiane

Dec 26, 2008 on the message board

alex Hi Mum and Dad, Where are the updates ? We are heading back to sydney after amazing few days in Blue Mountains in the sun. Went to Jenolan Caves and loved it and today we have been on the tourist bus and lots of walks to see the views. Hope you have a great Xmas at Franz Josef and give me a call when you can as I am not sure your mobile will work prob have to skype. Miss u both love alex and lorna

Dec 22, 2008 on the message board

Jess and family Hi Mum and Dad, Great blog and sounds like you have done and seen loads. Glad to hear you missed any volcanic or earthquake activity. Enjoy Wellington and the home comforts of Ilene's flat. Speak soon, and I am sure you will love the view of Marlborough Sounds as you arrive into the South Island. I hope it's a nice day for it! Love Jess, Adonis and Sophia. x

Dec 17, 2008 on the message board

alex and lorna What no wineries ? Sounds like you are having fun and enjoying Napier/wellington say hi to Eileen for us, we are in Christchurch now awaiting your arrival Love alex and lorna

Dec 14, 2008 on the message board

alex PS WELL DONE DAD GREAT TO SEE NO SOCKS WITH THE SANDALS !

Dec 11, 2008 on the message board

alex and lorna Hi Mum and Dad, We have just read your blogs and have realised you are doing things we couldn't get round too so good to hear all about them. Hope u have not cleared the vine area out of all their wine, did you get to Mission Bay Winery ? we couldn't believe that they moved this whole building to avoid the flooding crazy kiwi's ! We looking forward to seeing you on the 16th ! Love alex and lorna

Dec 11, 2008 on the message board

john goodman PS Dydiane having second thoughts about NZ. Says she has already spent quite enough time living with a smelly old geezer!

Dec 8, 2008 on the message board

john and dydiane Following your trip with great interest. NZ will definitely be next on our list! best wishes and very Happy Christmas down under!

Dec 6, 2008 on the message board

Ray and Lynne Great! You seem to be having a wonderful time, dissapointed that Peter would not do the Haka - after all - he has the body for it! More photos of Hobbits please - and of course Rosemary doing the bungy jump. love Ray and Lynne xx

Dec 6, 2008 on the message board

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