Day 9: the road trip begins
So this is home for the next five days, we may be offline for a bit…
Day 8: Swimming with dolphins in Akaroa
Will’s Corner“Hello out there Connie and Maisie. Why aren’t you on the blog? I went swimming with dolphins yesterday. I jumped in the South Pacific Ocean. It was scary but OK. I had a barbie for dinner.” “Hello Mummy, Thomas and Edward. I’m having fun. I’ve got a crystal. Bye” Yesterday was the BIG trip: […]
Some nicer photos…
I gather we have an army of blog followers. So I’ve uploaded a couple of nicer photos. And we’d love to see your comments.. Yes, Doz, John, Ant and Sam. I know you’ve been at the pub. That means you, too. Will’s Corner Will says “Hello, Connie. I’m just at New Zealand. I’m just going […]
Day 7: Swimming with Dolphins
A quick one this morning, as we are off to swim with Dolphins in Akaroa. Dave is now officially on holiday, so we have finalised the travel arrangements for the next couple of days. Our home, from the 6 to the 10 January will be a two-berth mobile camper home. Yaay! This means that we […]
Day 5: addendum
So, I’ve now learned that when you decide to go for a ‘quick paddle’, there is always someone around who has better equipment in a nicer place that you have access to. Dave decided that it wasn’t really sensible to try canoeing ouside his house (too much of a current for Will). So we headed […]
Day 5: becalmed
After several departures this morning (parents to Sydney for a wedding, Hannah & Dave to work), the remaining trio of me, Will and Alex settled on the veranda for a nice spot of breakfast. After a quick debate about available options, we jumped in the car and drove to Christchurch. Driving in NZ is mostly […]
Day 4: Family reunion in Christchurch
So, being half way across the world with everyone bar my elder sis was quite weird! The morning was punctuated by trips to the airport, opening of Chritsmas presents and blog updates. The afternoon involved lunch at a local bar, followed by a trip to the beach and a swim in the Pacific. It’s not […]
One for the lasses
By popular request, and to several gasps of “how has she managed to stay on her feet for so long”, please find embedded a couple of photos of the preggers Mrs H. Due in 2 weeks. Blooming. Heavily pregnant. And loving every second.
Day 4 (morning): Christchurch
We are now at Dave and Hannah’s, overlooking a picturesque estuary in Redcliff and relaxing with my parents. Which is all a bit odd, seeing as how we are half way round the world.Flight was as entertaining as before (Resident Evil: Extinction, followed by Underdog and the 2007 RWC); I would definitely recommend Ratatouille as […]
Day 3: New Year’s Day
Happy New Year. A short one – we’re off to Sentosa to swim in the South China Sea. Then we’ll be back and off to the airport.More to follow