We started this blog back in February 2006, just before we zipped up our backpacks, patted the cat goodbye and did what thousands of other New Zealanders do ever year.

We set off on our O.E.

We intended to see the whole damn world AND be back in New Zealand in a few years time. Hmm, hows that for ambition... or naivety?!

So, over three and a half years later, we've hit the 30's (well one of us has anyway!) and are still living & working in S.W London. We try to make the most of Anna's ridiculously long school holidays. We love the English countryside and feel pretty lucky to be here at this stage of life.

Our most recent travels have been by van. Our legendary blue transit (who goes by the name 'Brain-not-sexy-but-good') took us 5500 miles across Europe this summer. We use a book '1001 natural wonders you must see before you die' to plan our lots of our trips. From waterfalls, mountains and lakes to freaky rock formations - we try to make an effort to see the natural stuff and really enjoy hiking as often as possible. We are members of the 'Camper & Caravanning Club' (okay, I've said it - at least now its out in the open) and receive endless taunts from friends about this. (Come on guys, you know who you are...)

We're using this blog to communicate to friends and family back home. It has taken over three years, but my mother has finally managed to add us to her favourites on the Internet, so at least we know one person out there is definitely reading them!

The blogs are ordered with the most recent first.

xox Anna & Chris

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