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Feb 24, 2011

Leon, Nicaragua

Tuesday was a big day. Wow. 7 years in contact with someone via letters, cards and drawings makes for a pretty emotional final meeting. I had been strangely nervous about this visit ever since I tentatively contacted World Vision to ask what the process was. The main reason for my apprehension was this image in my head of some obnoxious BIG…

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Leon, Nicaragua

Spanish study, volcano climbing and a special visit. 6 weeks in Nicaragua before braving my last year of Uni.

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Feb 24, 2011

Leon, Nicaragua

Tuesday was a big day. Wow. 7 years in contact with someone via letters, cards and drawings makes for a pretty emotional final meeting. I had been strangely nervous about this visit ever since…

New blog entry posted

Feb 20, 2011

San Salvador, El Salvador

Another border crossing. As I head back towards Nicaragua for my last 2 weeks in this amazing part of the world I decided to break up the trip with a little stay in San Salvador. Not that the …

New blog entry posted

Feb 15, 2011

San Pedro de la Laguna, Guatemala

Guatemala is my Tanzania of Central America. Not so much because of their shared obsession with fried chicken (which is massive). Nor because everyone here also assumes that New Zealand is par…

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Feb 14, 2011

Leon, Nicaragua

Guatemala is my Tanzania of Central America. Not so much because of their shared obsession with fried chicken (which is massive). Nor because everyone here also assumes that New Zealand is par…

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Feb 28, 2011

6 weeks in Central America

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Vaibhav Aggarwal Had a great time reading your blog and seeing all the lovely pictures from around the world..safe and merry travels for the future..:)

Jul 26, 2011 on the message board

LYNNIS It was terrific catching up with u on Sat. night.

Mar 21, 2011 on the message board

FavAunt Lovely photos & blog. See you soon. Safe travels. xxxxx

Feb 28, 2011 on the message board

mary What a wonderful and fun welcome.Well deserved I would think.I certainly enjoy travelling with you. Lots of love Barrie and Mary

Feb 25, 2011 on the message board

FavAunt Great to read of your adventures and to see your photos. Much love xxxxxx

Feb 20, 2011 on the message board

mary Buck Hi Rachel, this all looks great and lots to see and lots of fun. enjoy following you around. all well in Levin and nearly all unpacked in the new house. Loys of love Barrie and Mary.xx

Feb 13, 2011 on the message board

Mum Loving your blog particularly he description of home life - I htink the Grandma has life rather well organised.. As for Shortland street with horse transformers, yes, er, why not! Hopefully they won't overshare about how sweaty they get doing it!! .

Feb 6, 2011 on the message board

ecorotte Still reading it! Still loving it!

Mar 27, 2010 on the message board

bruce Hi Rach - sure do read your blogs. You write brilliantly and should consider a career in travel reviews and reporting, if you should be so lucky to find such a job. Don't know if your future will bring you to Auckland but if it does would love to catch up to talk about your travels, and to see if you would be in town long enough to play some soccer.......

Nov 10, 2009 on the message board

London Whanau In SUNNY London we have just - booked the Chritmas Carols in the Royal Albert Hall - started organising our Christmas party - sorting out the Christmas theatre trip - booked skiing And are very sad that we will not be including you Also missing from our Christmas this year will be: - Liv - Absolutely splendid faux English accents - Gluten free Xmas pud - russian roulette with jellybeans - timtam slams - pineapple pieces - a kiwi dervish winning racing demon London's loss is Paihia's gain ENJOY!! Lots of love Lucinda xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Nov 6, 2009 on the message board

FavAunt Hi Sweetie............just loved your latest Blog and am looking forward to the book!!! Such wonderful travels you should share with the world. Welcome home in a few hours...........will take you to Parnell for a Hot Choc. See you soon. Love from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Nov 6, 2009 on the message board

Anon I went to Opua School - and I lived on a boat. Oh, that was like 50% of the school population? Well, perhaps I should rephrase it: I went to Opua School and I'm not pregnant. That should significantly narrow it down.

Nov 6, 2009 on the message board

Rebecca Your travels sound great. Loved reading the latest from your blogs

Nov 5, 2009 on the message board

mary Sounds great to me.6weeks to go.the year has gone fast.we will be in Paihia about 23rd Jan. Love to you both xxxx

Oct 31, 2009 on the message board

Posh Argentenian Sister Thanks Posh London! I'd love to surf your couch, and yes, I'll be coming con pavlovas y sin dreadlockos!

Oct 20, 2009 on the message board

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