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Oct 4, 2010

Mana, Fiji

Having watched the film 'Four Holidays' during our time in the Jucy van an idea struck us that went from joke to reality and so we arrived at Auckland airport dressed in absolute tourist/bad Hawaiin attire ready to board our flight to Fiji. After a few funny looks, sniggers and comments we landed in Nadi (pronounced Nandi) about 3pm local…

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Joanne Bowdery
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Mana, Fiji

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Oct 4, 2010

Mana, Fiji

Having watched the film 'Four Holidays' during our time in the Jucy van an idea struck us that went from joke to reality and so we arrived at Auckland airport dressed in absolute tourist/bad …

New blog entry posted

Sep 22, 2010

Rotorua, New Zealand

The rain was hammering down but that did not stop us, we were in Rotorua and had an action packed day ahead of us. This started with the Skyline and luge which was absolutely hilarious. Becau…

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Sep 20, 2010

Taupo, New Zealand

When we arrived in Taupo we checked in to a holiday park, visited the AC Baths (thermally heated swimming pools and hydro slides - with Mina and I the biggest kids using them) and then got an…

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Sep 17, 2010

Ohakune, New Zealand

In Ohakune we met up with Jess' friend Vince who is a ski instructor and had a tame night out in his company. Our intention was to hit the slopes in Ohakune early the next morning, but visibi…

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Sep 15, 2010

Picton, New Zealand

On the Sunday we spent a leisurely day wine tasting in the Marlborough Region throughout Blenheim and Renwick. We visited the more well known Cloudy Bay and Montana wineries as well as a coup…

Tack I can just imagine you saying 'crikey' when you heard there crocs in the water !!!!

Jul 26, 2010 re: Darwin, Northern Territory

caroline rowlands did ya not scooteroo and what about the frogs! they're everywhere. more of an issue for me as i'm acutely phobic to them but still they might as well make frog crossings there!glad you're having an awesome time. x

Jun 29, 2010 re: Agnes Waters, Queensland

liz this looks really interesting, but what dessert is it?

Feb 7, 2010 re: Dessert at Aki's restaurant, Finger Wharf

Lil and Baldy Hi Joanne, Glad to hear you got there ok and its great reading your blog. So the earth has moved for you already and you haven't even met a bloke yet!!!! Mum showed me your graduation photos today, didn't you look smart eh? And another £250 to spend, good for you. Keep safe, and speak to you again when we get back from Hong Kong. Love Lil xxx

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Tokyo, Japan 10-Nov-2009
Perth, Western Australia 26-Nov-2009
Sydney, New South Wales 02-Dec-2009
Christchurch, New Zealand 31-Aug-2010
Auckland, New Zealand 20-Sep-2010
Fiji 20-Sep-2010
San Francisco, California 05-Oct-2010
Las Vegas, California 09-Oct-2010
Los Angeles, California 13-Oct-2010
Stevenage, UK 18-Oct-2010