Feeling like Captain Cook

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I have travelled the continents and crossed the seas to discover a family down under just like Captain Cook discovered these far lands and the emotion is wondeful. What wonderful people, each one so individual but linked by an invisible bond of belonging.A huge thank you to sister Julia, brother David and niece Carol Karen and nephew Chris.

So back to the travelling experience...good and short Qantas flight from Syndey to Wellington in under 3 hours with a good dinner on board. we arrived, survived immigration and customs ( very strict on importing food ), were met by Les from A2B carrental who whisked us through the paperwork and we were off to Martinborough by midnight. It was about a 90min drive on the empty mountain road and we arrived at Riesling Retreat to our little converted garage which is our pretty home for the next three days. Loo in the garden which is quaint to say the least! It was beautiful and sunny as we got up and had breakfast but it didn''t last long and has been chucking it down all day. Who cares , we have sunshine in our hearts after such a memorable day. xx

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