March 8-10th BRISBANE Lovely to see the McCauls, Bruce and Vicky in their home also their 4 boys and their lovely families. Bruce and Vicky have been wonderful hosts; Terry and I have rested and toured. We don't need to go very far as their acreage is a large lot , close to Brisbane city centre with a profusion of flora and fauna. We see a lot of Ro and his family, their 4 kids are 2 to 8 are very busy with different activities and venues. Last night we were invited to join Tor and Trudy at their lovely home [View Full Entry]

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Left today and flew to Australia Wonderfull visit with the Shea family thank you all see my reaction to your hospitality thank you Des, Kerry, Karen, Nicola, Dene Dan, Marc, Chris and Maria Jake, Zoe, Meagan, Liam, Callum, Finn, Thallia, Caitlin and Lars Sydney, Ian and Joan You are all welcomed at our home in Canada Best wishes to all We don't have pictures of the Bluff osters that Marc brought back for Terry, thank you, Terry did enjoy his feast so much, he forgot to take the requuisite trip picture [View Full Entry]

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Kids out of school for a half day, cruising Otago Bay to see 1 Blue Penguin, a few Giant Albatross, a few fur seals and 2 sea lions. ANOTHER EXHAUSTING LOVELY DAY Thank you Kerry, Thank you all News from Granny please A toute la famille Beauchamp nos plus profondes sympathies a la perte de Ronald, un vrai Monsieur, bon courage a tous, nos pensees et nos prieres sont avec vous. [View Full Entry]

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We stayed in a beautiful, clean Motel with many amenities. Dene and Marria Shea were as hospitable as any member of the clan and we are very grateful for their welcome. A lovely family will greet you at this Alexandra business. Trecking on established trails, wineries and lovely scenery await you in this dry interior plateau with high mountains all around. Almond Court Motel www.almondcourtmotel.co.nz 53 Killarney St Alexandra 03 448 7667 [View Full Entry]

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March 3-4 Kerry drove us to Alexandra to wine and dine with Dene and Mari Shea And stayed at their motel THE ALMOND COURT MOTEL 53 KILLARNEY ALEXANDRA PHONE 03 448 7667 WWW.ALMONDCOURTMOTEL.CO.NZ [View Full Entry]

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Again, beautiful scenery and we made it back in time for Footy or Rugby or... at Jake's school by the ocean and drinks with the extended family [View Full Entry]

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Doctor's Point and cockles Terry and I met Steve and his daughter in Oban at Stewart Island; he invited us back to go oystering. When we showed up, water was too rough for oysters so we cockled! Sue as Steve have a beautiful home on Doctor's Point, overlooking the bay. Great hspitality all over NZ [View Full Entry]

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March 1-3 We are enjoying the family, the sites, the scenery and the food. [View Full Entry]

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Stewart Island to Bluff to Dunedin, at Kerry’s Feb 27th, 2009 Last night we almost booked a 4 hour walk to see KIWI birds(flightless and without defense from the stoats). Thank God we chose the 2 hr or I would still be there trying to get home. We booked a tour and were the only 2 guests, guide Matt happens to be the BOSS of the NZ touring organization in these parts, we learned a lot about everything including the fauna and flora. But first after booking into the best room on the island, with a view of the harbor, we [View Full Entry]

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Te Anau, Glow worm cave and Bluff Feb 26th, 2009 Our last day on the south shore of the south island of the NZ started with a warm meat pie, the best ever in downtown Te Anau. We then boarded a boat on Lake Te Anau to the caves( I don’t like enclosed places). There, holding Terry’s hand I was treated to a new experience. We liked the blue grotto in Capri, this was different but wow! The well organized touring group in NZ has built up the tunnels to the inner cave and with knowledgeable guides the whirlpool, waterfalls and [View Full Entry]

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