Our Trips

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Update #7 Arrowtown, SNZ

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Time to move on so said goodbye to Beryl...who told us of all her guest, only one other couple seemed so calm & relaxed & it bit her...

Update #6 History Lesson

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 A short history lesson: NZ is a baby as it has only been inhabited by people for 1000 years! Maori came first...from Polynesian area ...

Update #5 Farming...by Rog

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This place is a beautiful spot with friendly people that all seem to enjoy telling us about their country.   As one said, "We are a bit...
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Penguins

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Hobbiton

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Hobbit hole

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Middle earth

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Sulphur flat and pool

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Geyser

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Geothermal area

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Maori warrior

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gorge bike ride

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Maori warrior

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Sent from my iPad It's not your Dad...it's a Maori warrior known for scary away enemies just by doing their war dance and thei...

Kiwi

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Breakfast time

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Sent from my iPad Hope Dad doesn't get use to eating a breakfast like this!! Beryl (who is 84) likes to serve using her china. F...

More penguins

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Monday, January 25, 2016

4: Hobbiton

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Stepped into Middle Earth today and wished all our grandkids were with us cause it was so cool!  Hobbiton is the movie set where the lush pa...
Sunday, January 24, 2016

3- Rotorua

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My 65th birthday...so thankful to be healthy and able to be traveling with Rog in the gorgeous and warm country!  After a lovely breakfast, ...
Friday, January 22, 2016

2: Auckland to Paeroa

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Woke early and jumped on a bus that circled Auckland giving us a more complete picture of this city which is home to half the New Zealanders...

Pictures of day 1

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