Shaz hiding behind some fake flowers

April 27th 2006
'Oh the rain falls hard, on a humdrum town, this town has dragged you down...' Actually Auckland isn't that bad, but the weather has been a bit rotten during our stay and heavy rain always makes a place seem fairly grimbo. Here, come to think of it, this is the second blog in a row in which we've borrowed words of wisdom from a Smiths song. Good lord, isn't Morrissey simply wonderful. I coul ... read more

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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Al, Shaz & Beth

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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