(N) We went to a carol concert in Auckland’s Town Hall, with all the usual favourites, the only twist being that instead of huddling to keep warm we were using the programmes as fans to keep cool. This time last year, in 2007, it was also a hot Christmas for us on the Thai island of Koh Lanta, but the music then was completely different, being a mix of cheesy Christmas pop and an infrequent ‘call to prayer’ from mosques, many of the island’s inhabitants being Muslim. Paula’s friend Charlotte from school was over to visit New Zealand, it was great to see her, she was with us for the carols after a quick Japanese meal out. The weather in Auckland is still great, no place for a coffee better than on the waterfront, which is
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