New Zealand - South Island

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August 24th 2007

Published: October 13th 2007

Picton - Kiakoura - Methven We arrived in Picton off the ferry and jumped straight on a bus to Kiakoura. In Kiakoura we checked into a place called Dolphin Lodge. It was a great hostel but what made it special was the manager Yvonne. She was a very friendly lady, easy to talk to and made us feel very welcome. Whilst in Kiakoura we wanted to swim with dolphins, we tried 3 times before we did it. T... Read Full Entry

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13th October 2007

sue finch
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Hi Sam you look like you are havung a whale of a time I hope that you didn't scare those poor dolphins when you were leaning over the boat no wonder they were swimming fast!!!!! How was New Zealand? a teacher that I have been working with lives there and has been showing me photo's of where you have been it looks really magical. bet you were scared of the sky dive ou dont even like spiders over here so I really admire you. Where are you know? will you be in Oz for long, as one of my friends are over there and would love to meet you if you tell me where you are perhaps you could meet up! have a great time I know that you already are but take care we really miss you over here loads and loads of love Auntie Sue x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

16th October 2007

mum
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sky divers
Hi girls wow! what can I say - New Zealand - I can't believe how much you managed to do there. Skiing, snowboardng, swimming with the dolphins, long walks up mountains and glaziers and the amazing sky dive. They must have been incredible experiences especially jumping out an aeroplane at a fantastic speed. oh my goodness! the thought of it scares me..... I know I could never do it. so I am so so proud of you both. I love all your pictures. That must have been great going to a bar where everything is made of ice. I can see you were both wearing coats. Was it really cold ? Did you both warm up once you started to dance? I was pleased to hear that you met up with some people and was sharing your experiences with. I hope they were able to help you plan your next journey. Its good to swap tales and get helpful hints. can't wait to see your next adventure. I'm loving it! loving it! loving it!speak soon Mum V xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

17th October 2007

Mum J
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Awesome!!
Hi Sam and Sam What a fantastic time you must be having - swimming with the dolphins in their natural habitat, skiing, skydiving - no wonder you both have such huge smiles in every photo!! It looks such a clean country too. Photos are superb girls - only wish I was there!! Look after each other. Love you lots Mum J XXXX

9th January 2008

Nicola - Sam D's sis
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The Memories
Sounds like you are having the most amazing time!! You have managed to do so much but gotta say I def preffered the south Island. I think we may have stayed in the Dolphin hostel but not 100% sure!! You got to swim with dolphins too, thats amazing and I can't get over you doing a sky dive!! When I did I had the same feeling too, doesn't help being scared of heights either but was worth it :-) Look after each other and take care xxx

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