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December 22nd 2006
Published: December 25th 2006
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Firstly, Merry Christmas everyone! Compared to South America, travel in New Zealand almost seems like cheating: I mean, everyone speaks English, something I had grown so accustomed to not hearing that it is taking a little adjustment to being in an English-speaking country again! Having said that, it is wonderfully refreshing and I'm going to make the most of finding travelling and communicating ... Read Full Entry



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Huge pine forest, Northland

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25th December 2006

Happy Christmas!
Lovely to see such up to the minute pics. Hope you had a great day. You are asleep now, and we are still celebrating - seems a little weird! Hope the trip in the camper van is good. Speak to you soon. Love Mum xxxx
29th December 2006

Happy Christmas!
Hi Em, just wishing you a happy christmas and all the best for the new year. Was thinking about you as I munched on my turkey and am pleased you found a family to spend the day with. Sounds like you are still having a wonderful time - love the dolphins; long may the adventures continue. Lots of Love Kate. P.S. I finally got myself an IPOD - how could I live without one?
2nd January 2007

New Zealand
Em, my Dad was a captain in the merchant navy and spent many years working for the New Zealand Shipping Co. My dream has always been to go there someday. The photos are amazing! I live in hope! Sue

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