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Dawn McKinley Joined: June 11th 2009
Logged in: September 10th 2009
Logged in: September 10th 2009
Travel Blog Posts
Hi all spent over an hour trying to put on some photos but no joy. So will see you soon to bore you with the physical evidence. Wish you were here LOL xxx... read more
We are coming to the end of our travels. From Cape Reinga through to Dargaville where we visited the Kauri Museum and one of the largest Kauri trees still standing on the Island. It was called Tane Mahuta. then we travelled to Auckland and have been made very welcome by Brian and Ange. Our little niece is beautiful and such a good baby and we have been trying to teach her some bad habits but its not working. We have been to the Sky Tower which is the tallest bulding in the southern hemisphere and also taller than the Eiffle Tower. It was scary at the top and we watched people bungy from the top. Then we visited Ackland Zoo where we saw a Kiwi. At the weeked we all travelled to Waiheke and stayed in ... read more
Craters of the moon
We have done so much and seen so much we are having a hard time keeping up with ourselves. Was unable to add text to photos as I ran out of time but will fill you in when I get back. And yes I can hear you all say how much you are looking forward to that. LOL wish you were here.xxxx... read more
Movie Night
Hi all we have been busy. On the South Island we travelled to Kaikoura to visit the seal colony it was amazing, one came very close so i have posted a video. He said Hi to you all. We travelled to Picton which is a beautiful little harbour where we boarded the ferry to Wellington. Here we had rain and I now know why it is called Wellington because you need your wellies. LOL Then we arrived in Lake Taupo and stayed three nights in a brill holiday park. The outdoor pool is thermally heated to 40" so in the evening we go for a swim an watch the stars come out. No rain only sunshine to report. Photos will tell all. Having a great time and wish you were here. xxxxx... read more
Helicopter Ride
We are very lucky with the weather only one day of rain as you can see from the photos. Having a wonderful time. Wish you were here. xxx... read more
Antarctic Centre
Here is an update of our photos. Having a great time and weather is great xxxxx There are a few pages of photos for you to view to make up for last few failed attempts. Wish you were here. Lots of love... read more
Have some amazing photos but unable to upload them will try again. Going sking on sat that should be a laugh. You all know what I am like on mountains. Queenstown is beautiful I will try and put photos on tomorrow.... read more
Hi All, Have visited loads of places and having a great time. A motor home is the way to see all. DAY 1 Antarctic Centre, then to Geraldine and stayed at Grumpy's Caravan Park. DAY 2 Lake Tekapo and Cook Mountain and Twizel Day 3 Cromwell and on to Queenstown The snow covered mountains are beautiful and the lakes bright blue. Our photos look like picture postcards. I never knew you could wear the same clothes so many times you only wash when they start to smell. Camping facilities are geared for motorhomes if you dont mind walking across a pitch black camp site to minus 2' shower blocks. ... read more
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Cold but glorious. Sunshine all day and the hotel is amazing. We are staying in the Heritage Hotel in Christchurch. Could live like this forever. Have just been out for dinner and have just drank a good bottle of red from a local vineyard which we will be visiting very shortly,... read more
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The whale came to say goodbye. This is very unusual for them to come into the bay. We reckon he came to see us off.... read more
