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Published: December 28th 2010
Hi all, trusting you all had a great christmas, our's was very different but wonderful, will back track a bit to fill you in. dec 24th we left Christchurch again, just ahead of further earthquakes!, travelled to Blenhiem lovely place but only 3 bars! tried em all but not to our taste so xmas eve was relatively quiet, as was the whole town, looked as if it would be worth a revisit, lots to see but not enough time. Christmas day we were on the ferry to the North Island, the crossing was like a millpond, sun was shining and we got a bit burnt as we did'nt realise just how hot it was!, spent the night in Wellington, lovely buffet meal provided but everywhere was closed when we went for an evening stroll, very different from playing charades!.
Boxing day was a different story as we went to Napier, the hotel room was absolutely beautiful! large spa bath, leather suite, flat screen tv (the last one pleased Keith as he watched the Aussies being whipped) we went for a paddle in the ocean which made a difference to our usual walk around wollo park.
sadly the coach had a window broken, so we travelled to Rotorua with tape holding the makeshift window in, photo's to be seen when we can!.
Rotorua is built in a volcano and is a bit smelly, but fascinating! we went on a "duck" earlier today which is an amphibious vehicle, will have to sign off now ran out of time, catch up soon, love The Bids XXXXXXXXX
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Elise
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christmas without you!
must have been amazing cruising out of picton on christmas day. We all very much missed having 'the Bids' around - you were both in our thoughts..........had a great fun time though - ate too much though! Carl has just made a turkey and leek pie with all the leftovers!!! we'll try to save you some. Enjoy the north island and hopefully be in touch before the new year. x x x