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Mar 17, 2013

The South Island, New Zealand

The South Island: Part 1 Our first week on the South Island is quite literally a whirlwind. We take our little camper-van across the Cook Straight, a journey of some 2 and a half hours. It's one of the more beautiful ferry ride you ever likely to experience. We land in Picton, and head for the wine region of Marlborough, famous for its Sau…

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Travelling for the next 6 months with the lovely Ruth.

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Mar 17, 2013

The South Island, New Zealand

The South Island: Part 1 Our first week on the South Island is quite literally a whirlwind. We take our little camper-van across the Cook Straight, a journey of some 2 and a half hours. It's o…

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Mar 10, 2013

Wellington, New Zealand

Sunday the 10th we visit the Wellington Vineyard Church. There we happen to run into our repatriated Kiwi friends Nick and Rose Baty and their two wonderful children, Moses and Isaac. Without …

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Mar 9, 2013

Wellington, New Zealand

Saturday the 9th we head for a campsite just outside Wellington but not before checking out "Rivendell". It's actually called the Hutt River, a less sexy title, and I find myself wondering how…

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Mar 8, 2013

Tararua Forest Park, New Zealand

Friday the 8th we take a long drive straight down the middle of the North Island. Its another hot and dusty day. This drought seems a serious business. Our goal is to reach Wellington for chur…

Sue Russell Happy Easter to both you and Ruth. It sounds like you are having a fantastic, if action packed time. My one night in a posh hotel for Clive's birthday rather pales into insignificance! It seems you are both loving New Zealand and exploring every inch. Someone has been very efficient in coordinating and delivering plans! Life in SW continues with it's usual demands but overall contented team, we could all benefit from the true arrival of spring, I think we have been cold for long enough, any mention of sun bathing has a dream like quality for all UK residents. All the family ( and honorary grandmother) arriving for family lunch so kitchen is calling! Much love to you both, Sue

Apr 1, 2013 on the message board

James W Sounds like gripping stuff!!!

Feb 27, 2013 re: La Paz, Bolivia

Sue Russell It seems that you are both having a fantastic time, but the travelling is a challenge!! The photographs are excellent and allow Erica to still feel connected! She needs to!!!! Very concerned about the flu episode and medication available. I seems that South America has provided you both with extraordinary sites, sounds and smells! Ioanna sends her love to you, I am off to the annual trip to the Mother in law at the end of the week, it is her 80th. Still missed but much loved . Sue and Erica

Feb 26, 2013 on the message board

Karen Dixon Garth, I'm really enjoying reading your blog entries. Your trip is inspiring and you're a very good writer!

Feb 5, 2013 re: Inca Trail, Peru

Elizabeth So excited to read this. You write so well and am glad you met a chef that produces better food than me! - however after all that extreme exercise I think I would have eaten anything!

Feb 4, 2013 re: Inca Trail, Peru

travel plan

Lima, Peru 21-Jan-2013
Pisco, Peru 25-Jan-2013
Nazca Culture, Peru 25-Jan-2013
Arequipa, Peru 27-Jan-2013
Cusco, Peru 30-Jan-2013
Puerto Maldonado, Peru 05-Feb-2013
Cusco, Peru 07-Feb-2013
Puno, Peru 08-Feb-2013
La Paz Municipality, Bolivia 11-Feb-2013
Potosi, Bolivia 14-Feb-2013
Uyuni, Bolivia 16-Feb-2013
San Pedro De Atacama, Chile 19-Feb-2013
La Serena, Chile 23-Feb-2013
Santiago, Chile 25-Feb-2013
Auckland, New Zealand 02-Mar-2013