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March 6th 2007 by Escapaders
Chris and Jim in Abel Tasman National Park
On one of our hikes through the smallest, but most beautiful of New Zealand's national parks.
Yesterday we went to watch the dolphins and Jim went swimming among them, literally hundreds of dusky dolphins. They are very inquisitive and playful. Party tricks include back flips and the triple falco.
We made a final visit to Christchurch, which is more like Cambridge than Cambridge, elegant parks, rose gardens, school children in striped blazers, old fashioned trams and punting on the river. Loved every minute. If you haven't been yet, do what you can and get out here.
Canyoning near Queenstown
On my birthday, a terrific morning canyoning through a gorge above Lake Wakatipu. The bunch are some American students. Many thanks to colleagues at Trinity who paid for this as part of my leaving pre... [more]
Swimming with the dolphins
Out on the boat, Kaikoura. Hundreds of dusky dolphins doing their party tricks and Jim trying to swim with them.
A walk to South Bay, Kaikoura
The coastline is rich in wildlife. Christine is off to see the seal colony, the blue penguins and hopefully an albatross.
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March 6th 2007 - Rhian: About time you updated this thing!
Well...there's a bright blue sky over John Dalton Street this morning but nothing compared to Kaikoura, you lucky things. Glad you're both having a fantastic time still and even more delighted to see the Republik of Mancunia t-shirt making an outing. Enjoy Oz x
March 6th 2007 - Joy Derbyshire: Hello to you both
Looks fabulous, just like here!!! Lovely to hear from you and enjoying your blogs.
March 6th 2007 - Ian Saunders: Wow
great photos - Jim have you seen any orchids?
March 6th 2007 - CLARE FFRENCH: ENGLISH TRINITY
love looking at the pictures. What fantastic places. Makes life here seem somewhat dreary as i look at across the Hulme sky line and contemplate the delight of year 11 set 5 wrestling with the beauty of our English poetry. Ah well, there is always the lottery tomorrow and your pictures show a great world out there. God bless and keep enjoying it. Clare
March 6th 2007 - Mike and Kelly: Brilliant pics
The pictures of New Zealand are great, especially the landscapes. I don't know how my mother manages to go so brown in the sun, My dad lloks like a scally about to brake into someones ice cave.
The pictures are great, keep em coming it's alot more interesting than looking out the window at sunny Stockport.
March 13th 2007 - Paul and Liza: NZ adventures
Glad to see Christine finally put you on ice. Walking on glaciers, swimming with dolphins; it all looks stunning. On Flowery Field our only consolation is springs early arrival. Safe Travelling.
March 15th 2007 - Jane and Dave Oldham:
Seem to be fulfilling all your dreams in a few weeks. Sure the rest will be as good. Enjoy the rest. Wish we were there.
March 15th 2007 - Jane and Dave Oldham: Trinity High?
Our Kate is applying for a job at Trinity in the English Dept. Any advice/comments?
March 15th 2007 - Jayne Griffiths and Ben: Very Jealous!
Whilst I am thoroughly enjoying myself with Ben and having a break from work the sights of John Lewis and M&S do not quite compare to your photos and the scenery of New Zealand. Friends of mine have just left for 10 months travelling in Australia and New Zealand and they were especially looking forward to New Zealand. Looking at it and reading what you have been up to I dont think they will be disappointed! So glad to hear that you are having a great time. Hope it continues to keep you smiling. Take care Jayne x
March 16th 2007 - Rosie Barratt: Lucky Devils
Hi Jim and Chris,
Its time you were home, weather beautiful -2 with strong winds, mirlees field waterlogged. Hope you are both having a great time in OZ. Pictures great. We are off to Cape Verde next week.
Cheers
Rosie and Phil.
March 17th 2007 - Mike: photos
Not bad shots at all and good prose. Of course I could send you some lovely ones of classrooms in wigan and oldham just to make you feel homesick.Keep having a great time.
Mike Venet
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