Hey guys hope ure both good u certainly look amazing. Banj that really tickled me that the cat was high as a kite (bn a cat lover myself). I would of loved to have seen ure dance off with the 3 other volunteers haha. Im sitting here doing some work yep on a sunday and your pictures r just breath taking soooo jealous. Keep it real guys speak soon miss u xx
Living the dream Hey Both,
i just read your blog, it sounds like you are both having a WHALE of a time lol. Your both so lucky it's raining and miserable here in Wales. The pictures are amazing guys, they look like post cards it looks so beautiful, and that Puppy with the Blue eyes is gorgeous i want him he's so cute, the dancing pics looked interesting you'll have to show us all how it's done on a night out in cardiff, that's if you ever both decide to come home i know where i would rather be if given the chance, HCF are all great, MC still sends his 100 emails a day out and in pink writing lol, actually i better go now as i got a blooming teleconference with the gang in 5 mins, so chow for now xx
There's another fine mess you left Mr Field What a mess you left when you left Christchurch! on the news they said it was some sort of earthquake, but we know better!!! Glad to see you still have the knack of leaving just at the right time Mr Field. I see you still manage to photograph Ceri with some appropriate sineage, when are we going to see some with you? under one saying Richard Crainium would be a good one.
Seriously, loving the Blog, keep it up, take care of each other, ps is that the same Gary Mac that comes to Cardiff on his motorbike, forgets the biscuits everytime and is Skeletors best friend???????????
Hi Both,
So pleased to hear all is going so well for you both. I was sorry to hear about the problems with the visa's but you really do seem to be having a wonderful time in NZ. Have you heard from Matt and Katie. How is there trip coming along. Take care both, staff safe and don't work too hard. Love Maggie & Terry x
Ben Bryson's Tales of NZ Can't quite believe another month has passed since the last update but as we head for September it is flying by. I suppose the normal drudgery rolls into same old, same old and it's up to you to provide the excitement. My travel over the last month has seen Aviemore and London last week. Unbelievably the weather was better in Aviemore than it was in London, although we had rain in both places. Good week with the family up in Scotland at the start of August and a very wet bus trip round London last week - plan was to hop on and hop off, but even the ducks stayed on the bus. Bit worried as all my boy wanted to see was Buckingham Palace - I'm going to have to pay for a bit extra Republican tuition.
The other news is that Torquay are now the only 100%ers in the 3 Football League divisions, joining Chelsea who are the Premiership's sole 100% record. Bad news for you is that Torquay did actually concede a goal - the first since you left I think! You may have to look the next bit up as I know you'll think I'm pulling your leg but Theo Walcott has actually turned into a striker - 4 goals in the last 2 games to help Arsenal beat Blackpool and Blackburn (away), so I think you're second on goal difference with Manyoo.
Celtic sitting proudly on top of the Scottish Premier, unlike you they haven't done well on overseas travel this season and therefore won't be troubling any European competitions any more.
Best wishes for next stage and catch up with you soon,
Gary Mac
Sports Fans! Hey hey sports fans!! Fab blog! Can't believe your first stint in NZ is now over and the Cook Island fun is about to commence! I'm sure you will both love the warmth again! It sounds like you guys will both be missed at work. Well done Cerri on getting on TV again - you will be signing autographs soon! Sending lots of love Kate and Matt xxxxx
hi hi cerri and ben,
it so nice to hear you are doing fine and enjoying your selfs. Well done for working with so many kids in the gym cerri- i have been having summer camps in the last month with much smaller number of gymnasts and feel exosted........ spell check ?how do i use it with this ..? o well never mind!
we are all ok , kids are starting school this week ,christopher is going to be in year1 and elizabeth is in the nursery full time !so cute in uniform..maybe i can send you photoes of us but not sure how to attach them on this comment....... as you see computers still not my strongest skill haha
we are sending you lots of love and be well !!
ioana
Cadbury Factory fun! Hi Ben & Cerri,
Glad to hear you enjoyed your time in Dunedin and at the Cadbury factory.
Really Ben, more of a crisps guy? We’re a little disappointed. ;)
Hope to see you back soon!
Ben Bryson Didn't know you had it in you Ben, but enjoying your compositions. Glad to see your haircuts are a little like mine in that you have to tell people you've actually had a haircut for them to notice. And if you do travel halfway round the globe in summertime, you're going to end up with winter - kinda on a par with Aviemore last week. Fottball season starts tomorrow and already depressed as we're out one competition stright away. Good game against the Arse in Emirates Cup but gave you too much of a start. Keep them coming and take care.
lovin the blog guys. Just reminds me of everywhere we went and feeling quite depressed now, cheers!! glad ure still livin it up even if you're back to work now. Banj check out or look out for Coastal Spirit FC who i played for in Chrsitchurch league 1 New Zealand National league (or equivalent) there kind of a big deal!!! Played in Christchurch league. Keep livin the dream x
Your experience of a lifetime About time you guys got down to some work now, we're all so envious of such a great trip, but the recession needs you to contribute now !! Fantastic - Enjoy -
My best, David
Loving the photo banjo looking good did you trade cerri up for a penguin sorry about the aus thing it came in when I was over there I thought you had it before you left I am sure you will be fine have fun catch you later luke
Fantastic Time Hello there. I've enjoyed reading all your blogs (you should go into something involving writing Ben, as you tell such a good story and are very articulate - well done. Also enjoyed looking at all your pics, what a fab fancy dress outfit you did, bet you got alot of comments at the match. You have had such a fantastic time by the sound of it and crammed so much in. That seems a good idea to drink cocktails from Teapots, very bizarre and good fun by expressions on your faces!!What a result with BIG FAT SUE!! Enjoy the rest of your adventures and good luck with finding some work. Take care. Ruth x
What's occurring..... Bonjour traveller!! Thanks agin for the call is was great to hear from you, even if I was a little worse for wear after a sessions with the bubba keg (basically lying in a bath and having a beer keg poured down your neck and face etc... Turnips ideas).
The trip is soundi great so far - it seems like you have done loads in the last 6 weeks. The mankini was terrible - when we went zorbing I was standing I. Front of some small children and elderly people, if I stood facing them they got my cock and balls and if I stood facing away they got my arse in a thong... What to do!!
Looking forward to the next installment, take care
these updates are awesome guys, very impressed with photos too, loving the ski attire and captions, i will email soon i know i am rubbish!!!! much love xx
Hola Guys luuuuuuuuuuuuuuvv the pics u look so happy and like ure having the best time ever. Loving reading your journey. Banj u hair is very hippy like blending in with the surfers!! Weather is amaing in England i have a real tan not a fake one whoop whoop Miss u xx
Amusing Hi there. Just read your blog and has made me chuckle!! Poor old BIG FAT SUE and you guys.. I couldn't think of anything worse than a campervan or caravan... I used to take the piss out of poor old Alan (bless him) and still do so with Chris (one of our drivers) who both were/are caravan club members!! Fair play to you all and pleased to see/hear you are all enjoying yourselves, I think..what an experience!! Your sense of humour is great Ben, your comment 'Happy Days' is so you! Keep safe and warm by the sound of things. Bye for now. Ruth
Jealous OMG I'm so jealous. I spent hours in Te Papa, and I loved Kaikoura. Try and get up Fox Glacier for a hike, it's breathtaking - and just before Queenstown, is the world's first commercial bungee jump. Terrifying but amazing.
Hope you're behaving yourself Banj.
Have a great time x
So glad I got to see this at last! Its brilliant, you are having an amazing time, and it was great speaking to you this morning. Will catch up on the next one later. Take care, lots of love xxx
Ben and Cerri off on their adventure around the world
We start our journey on the 17th May 2010 and are due to return to the UK on the 15th May 2011. We have both had enough with the hussle and bussle of working life and have decided to re-live our younger days by becoming travellers . . . some say we're having a mid twenties crisis!
The main reason we are flying the coop is that we are currently waiting on our visa application for Australian Residency to come through, so instead of waiting in the UK in the lovely Welsh weather we decided we wanted to see a bit of the world before we set... full info
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Hey guys hope ure both good u certainly look amazing. Banj that really tickled me that the cat was high as a kite (bn a cat lover myself). I would of loved to have seen ure dance off with the 3 other volunteers haha. Im sitting here doing some work yep on a sunday and your pictures r just breath taking soooo jealous. Keep it real guys speak soon miss u xx