When you think of places to spend New Years Eve, Geraldine is probably not at the top of the list. … Continue reading Christchurch to Geraldine

It all started with be saying ‘Hey, it’s only the 30th today’ for us to realise that we’d made an … Continue reading Surprise visit to Christchurch

The owners of the cottage we are staying in left us with a platter for cold meats and cheese to … Continue reading In and around Hanmer Springs

After getting in to Picton late last night, we knew today was always going to be a long one. We … Continue reading Picton to Hamner Springs

I’d like to say we bounced out of bed today to check out of our motel in Feilding, but that … Continue reading A Cook Strait crossing

Today is our last full day in Feilding and it was largely spent doing more family things. We started our … Continue reading Boxing Day in Feilding

Having stayed up rather late, or early as the case may be to complete last night’s blog, I had another … Continue reading Christmas Day in Feilding

As we adapt to the timezone and fitting in all the activities a late start was required this morning. We … Continue reading Feilding, Levin and Christmas Lights

So finally, Christmas holidays are upon us. I tried hard to sleep in until 8 o’clock, but I alway love … Continue reading Taking off to New Zealand (again)