Monthly Archives: March 2011

Whanganui

We only got as far as Whanganui. The countryside was rather flat but we could just see the volcanoes of Tongariro off in the distance. Helen was not feeling particularly well so after a lunch stop in Whanganui we decided … Continue reading

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Wellington

First of all – thanks to all who’ve sent their best wishes regarding the possibility of any effects of the terrible earthquake in Japan reaching us here in NZ. We’re ok and I understand that warnings for the region are … Continue reading

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Ferry Day

We were our of our lodging by about 10am. We spent a little time in the small museum by the waterfront before driving to one of the viewpoints on the Queen Alexandra Drive where we read for a while enjoying … Continue reading

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Last Hike in the South

After our previously mentioned lie in we roused ourselved and drove into town to meet the A Cappellas and Inspiration Ladies. We chatted in a small cafe for an hour or so before Ed and Cornelia had to leave for … Continue reading

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Waikawa

Before leaving Blenheim we booked ourselves onto the 1:10pm Thursday ferry to Wellington. The drive from Blenheim to Picton was took a fraction of the time compared to most of our recent travels – mainly because a mere 26km separated … Continue reading

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