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While we were out in NZ one of the guides on a tour we took told us an interesting story. Apparently while escorting a bunch of tourists (we won’t share their US nationality, but you can take a guess) one … Continue reading
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First day back to work after 21 days holiday an this is what you get, rear ended by a silly sod busy looking at an accident on the opposing carriageway. Poor little love was really shaken up! Next stop Insurance … Continue reading
And that is that, We got off our home for the last 27 hours and have no idea whether it’s Fri, Sat or Sun? NZ rocks, as you can tell we are so glad to be back in the UK … Continue reading
Ah but a distant memory sat atop the Gondola ride from Queenstown with spectacular views in the distance. After a wobbly start; delayed in Christchurch for 40 minutes, rushed to Auckland and left in a passport control queue for an … Continue reading
Its been a fantastic month and we have seen so much that makes us want to come back here again. Stood here at Christchurch Airport debating should we, shouldn’t we, or is that just me (think I know the answer … Continue reading
A final womble by the sea after a 3 hour drive from Geraldine to Akaroa on the East Cost of the South Island for Fish and Chips. Now it’s a 2 hour drive to Christchurch Airport, dump the car and … Continue reading
After promptly leaving the Scenic Route Motel in Geraldine last night (after hating the “last room available”), we skid addled and found the wonderful “The Downs” B&B on the edge of town where we spent a very comfortable evening. At … Continue reading
Simply an awesome sight of Mount Cook to the far left (taken from 40km away) looking over the clean reflective surface of lake Tekapo. These are the type of views in this world that make you simply stop and wonder … Continue reading
On the road from Mt Cook (which is breathtaking) to Geraldine which is small and deserted, sits the Mt John Observatory with a few 18inch refractory telescopes kicking around. After the drive up the 1,031m hill you can enjoy a … Continue reading
Here we are at the foot of Mt Cook with the clouds just starting to clear, but despite that it’s a balmy 20 degrees with a very powerful sun (where did I leave that Tilly Hat). Now I was tempted … Continue reading