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Published: December 22nd 2010
hi all,Heard about all the snow disruption at home,we have had some of the heavy rain storms that have hit Australia,but at least it is warm.After we left Milford sound we journeyed to Queenstown,what a fantastic place.We went up the gondola to see some fantastic views looking down on the city and surrounding areas.The following evening we went on the TSS Earnslaw a 1912 steamboat over to Walterpeak sheep farm.The farmer managed to make a sheep shearing demo extremely funny and entertaining.We had a wonderful 4 course meal on the farm.We then headed out to Haast which is in a world heritage conservation area,also on the main earthquake fault line.This is our least favorite place at present.Today we travelled via franz josef glacier toGreymouth, we had a scenic flight booked over the glacier but yet again cancelled due to the weather.we are going on the Trans alpine train back to Christchurch tomorrow were hopefully the weather will return to normal. in case we cant contact you before xmas hope you have great time we will be thinking of you all.love the Bids.xxxxxxxxxx
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Elise
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Merry christmas!
Shame about the weather - at least it's warm though. Our weeks in NZ were wet and cold. Dissappointing you couldn't do the flight - that would have been amazing. Very jealous for the train journey - it's suppossed to be fabulous through the mountains. Enjoy! Having to nurse your poorly son back to health - hopefully it's now swine flu!!!! Didn't even make it into school for the last 2 days of term - his kids aren't impressed. Wishing you a fabulous christmas in Christchurch. We'll all miss you Christmas Day, Lots of love E & C x