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March 26th 2006
Published: March 26th 2006
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Kia Ora, possums! Kia ora is Maori for ‘hello’, but we could also have said Tena Koutou as we are greeting three or more of you. Woooooh, clever aren’t we? But enough of the smart chat, and down to the juice. It felt really excellent to be heading away from Nelson, and get out on the road and see more of the cool sights of the South island. Honestly - everywhere you look there are stunni... Read Full Entry



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Al, Shaz & Beth
Eggs on Legs
Eggs on Legs
Hullo!! We did a big fat trip a wee while ago covering Bonnie Scotland (our home), France, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and China. Then we came home and had a lovely baby girl called Beth and Alan went back to work. Beth is 14 months old now (I know - where does the time go??) and we haven't been anywhere exotic for yonks. Consequently we are now 'dormant bloggers' which makes us feel a bit dreary, so we better get our skates on and find some good places to visit and report on pronto!!.................... full info
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Grey icy water flowing out from the bottom of the FJGGrey icy water flowing out from the bottom of the FJG
Grey icy water flowing out from the bottom of the FJG
Organised tour descends the FJGOrganised tour descends the FJG
Organised tour descends the FJG
But we were too tight to pay for it!
Kayak ka ka kaka!Kayak ka ka kaka!
Kayak ka ka kaka!
How still the lake!How still the lake!
How still the lake!
A little bit of mist still hangs around on the surface near the water's edgeA little bit of mist still hangs around on the surface near the water's edge
A little bit of mist still hangs around on the surface near the water's edge
This was taken about 10am.
Shaz takes in the view of Mount TasmanShaz takes in the view of Mount Tasman
Shaz takes in the view of Mount Tasman
Alan in the forest which surrounds Lake MathiesonAlan in the forest which surrounds Lake Mathieson
Alan in the forest which surrounds Lake Mathieson
Zipideedooda momentZipideedooda moment
Zipideedooda moment
This wee birdy flew around us for ages checking us out. Alan thinks it was wanting to be fed. Well, we can't argue with that!
Fox glacier with Lake Mathieson in the foregroundFox glacier with Lake Mathieson in the foreground
Fox glacier with Lake Mathieson in the foreground
Duckies on Lake MathiesonDuckies on Lake Mathieson
Duckies on Lake Mathieson
More of the miror lake.More of the miror lake.
More of the miror lake.
Top Olympic kayakers.Top Olympic kayakers.
Top Olympic kayakers.
Smoke on the water....Smoke on the water....
Smoke on the water....
...fire in your eyes..... doo doo doo, doo do do do!
Mount Tasman with Alan paddling along in the foreground and the nose of Shaz's kayak.Mount Tasman with Alan paddling along in the foreground and the nose of Shaz's kayak.
Mount Tasman with Alan paddling along in the foreground and the nose of Shaz's kayak.
Alan circumnavigates a treeAlan circumnavigates a tree
Alan circumnavigates a tree
The sheep ran away when we barked loudly at them.The sheep ran away when we barked loudly at them.
The sheep ran away when we barked loudly at them.
Actually we didn't. That would have been a rotten thing to do.
Another sunset pic from Fox camperpark.Another sunset pic from Fox camperpark.
Another sunset pic from Fox camperpark.
And another.And another.
And another.
Beryl is 2nd from left.
Night falls at Fox glacierNight falls at Fox glacier
Night falls at Fox glacier
Lake Rotoiti (Nelson Lakes)Lake Rotoiti (Nelson Lakes)
Lake Rotoiti (Nelson Lakes)
Enlarge to read about introduced pests to New ZealandEnlarge to read about introduced pests to New Zealand
Enlarge to read about introduced pests to New Zealand



27th March 2006

Danny
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Great shot
Hey, I love the shot of the kayak in the great southern range.Nice work. Keep it up

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