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February 18th 2008
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Day 4 Russell (Monday 2/18)
We drove the back road (Coastal Road) from Wangarei to Russell. Stopped for a picnic and really enjoyed the lovely coastline. We must have gone over 30 one lane bridges.

Russell is where the first whites settled. It overlooks the Bay of Islands. Personally I have mixed feeling about Russell. It is beautiful but basically your tourist town. I found the small fishing towns on the drive up much more interesting.

We took the main road back to Wangarei but first had to take a Ferry to get to the main road. It was probably a 5 hour trip and I am finding that Juanita’s energy level is about 4 hours. I guess it is time to make some adjustments.

We made a nice supper in the Motel room and watched NZ version of 60 Min.s. They combine some NZ stories and a story or two from the US version of 60 Min.s.
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Jim Collins Widowed in 2009 (wife Juanita Sutton-Collins). Two daughters, Kate Collins-Nunes and Colleen Collins. Granddaughter Elizabeth (Little-Bit) Nunes and son-in-law, Ron Nunes. Retired health care executive and owner of Informed Decisions, Incorporated. Home: Richfield, MN USA (Suburb of Minneapolis) Born: Elroy, WI Graduate of Regis HS Eau Claire, WI, Loras College, Dubuque, IA and University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI Enjoy reading, writing, fishing, cooking, biking and traveling ... full info
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kate
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Date: 18th February 2008

congratulations
Glad you arrived safe and sound. I second Mary Anne's comment that it's almost like being there. Love you both. Cathy

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maggi
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Date: 19th February 2008

Wow!
Great pictures and I'm glad you're having a good time. NZ has a very different pace in the smaller towns, doesn't it! Don't forget to see if they have shells on the Kapiti Coast. You and Juanita would really enjoy that... See you when you get back!

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Sheila
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Date: 19th February 2008

very cool
Hello Jim and Nita, It sounds like a wonderful trip. You are missing sub zero weather here in Minnesota. Looking forward to hearing about your trip as you go. The blog is a great idea. Sheila

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Karl
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Date: 20th February 2008

Great story & Pictures
Tnx Jim for sharing your experiences; its like going on the trip with you. Karl

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Kay and Dave Frederickson
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Date: 20th February 2008


Jim and Juanita, It's been forever since we've connected. I was so surprised to hear from you and happy to be part of your travel blog from NZ. We'll be thinking of you and looking forward to your daily updates. Continue to have a wonderful time. Kay and Dave

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Dan S.
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Date: 20th February 2008

Have a great Trip
Jim: I am incredibly jealous, but happy for you both. Just so you know it was 18 below in Duluth today.

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