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Sunday 22 October 2006 - Diamond Harbour
Got to Diamond Harbour, where Alan grew up. Got our icecreams and made our way down to the harbour where you can catch a boat to Lyttleton. Drove up and crossed the paddock full of sheep! (used to be a golf course) and took a walk up to try and get a glimpse of Alan's old house.
Back in the car to drive round to Lyttleton for a quick stop then onto Christchurch to see the gondolas then back home.
Monday 23 October 2006 - Christchurch
Quick trip into town before meeting Pat to go to her daughter's (Darrell) house for tea and cake! Took a detour on the way home via Westlake.
Tuesday 24 October 2006 - Halswell
Last day in New Zealand and it was raining so spent the day having table tennis competitions (not much of a competition Ellie got thrashed by Alan every time!!) and a bit of pool (Ellie made a comeback, Alan not liking the English rules!)
Treated Pat & Alan to our travelling dish (introduced by Beth's family) of Chicken Myers and made some muffins! Pat went off to her art class leaving us to play cards.... Alan really not liking it when he wasn't winning!
Wednesday 25 October 2006 - Leaving New Zealand!
Ellie managed to fit in a few more games of table tennis, still not even getting close to a comeback! Alan made his comback at pool but still crowned Ellie pool champ - thanks Alan!
Waved off at the airport by Pat & Alan and bye bye New Zealand!
View from the plane was amazing! Lots of mountains covered in snow. Sel finally got to see 'The devil wears prada' after 2 months of talking about it!! Rita certainly enjoyed her complementary wine!
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