RJT's Guestbook

5th August 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Good food, wine and company
The only way to deal with winter-- drink! I love wineries in off season. Sounds like you found some great places to explore.

From Blog: Playing away - midwinter getaways

5th August 2014

RJT
Rachael

Good food, wine and company
These are my favourite things! Lucky there are so many good choices not too far away!

From Blog: Playing away - midwinter getaways

3rd August 2014

MargAndRob
Marg and Rob Humphrey

Kai Iwi Beach
Brings back memories from my youth living 20 minutes from here.

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

3rd August 2014

RJT
Rachael

Small world!
It's a beautiful part of the world that's for sure. A typical West Cost beach, which is really quite special I think. Glad to bring you the memories!

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Home sweet home
Fantastic that you can take these quick trips home every now and then Rachael to check the family is still missing you. Fabulous spot for a beach house...great shot. Does West Coast mean kamikase sandflies or is that only South Island?

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thanks for introducing us to your family...
and your home.

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

RJT
Rachael

Family visit
It was really nice to get back, particularly because Mum and Dad are now selling the property after 45 years, so it will be the last big family gathering there. It was lots of fun and great catch up.

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

littlewing
Cindy

Are you in regular contact with the Queen?
Great blog Rachael - I am a little pissed I missed out on seeing the colossal squid. Next time :)

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

RJT
Rachael

Me and the Queen and Colossal Squid
I did pop into Buckingham Palace when I was in London a couple of years later but surprisingly she didn't want to reconnect :) The squid was actually really cool, I would definitely recommend it!

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Squid, Fritters & Oysters
When I worked in Antarctica I saw a similar squid in the aquarium tank there. Certainly not the same one but they are cool. Poppy's platter sounded interesting and always fun to go to the wineries and breweries. Happy travels. Glad the weather was good.

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

RJT
Rachael

Giant squid
They are really interesting aren't they? Surprisingly so! Working in Antarctica sounds like a fascinating experience, I'd love to hear about it sometime.

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

Richard
non-member comment

Great blog!
So much enjoyed your descriptions of places that are so familiar to us, yet you managed to convey a fresh perspective so well that it makes me want to go on that same trip soon! Loved all the photos especially those of the gamily and Kai Iwi beach. Hope your friend enjoyed the trip and hope to see you next time you are back here.

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

RJT
Rachael

Quick trip
Hi Richard, it was a really great trip but just a fleeting one and I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to catch up. I will be back at Christmas so look forward to seeing you then I hope!

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

Lucy
non-member comment

Nice!
You make a quick trip to see the whanau sound exotic. Lovely to see you. L xx

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

15th July 2014

RJT
Rachael

Too short....
It was definitely not long enough. But great to see you albeit briefly. Thanks for the hospitality and the car! Xx

From Blog: A colossal squid, whitebait fritters & bluff oysters

27th May 2014

Lucy
non-member comment

Looks gorgeous
Poor you! One nasty rash photo. But the walk and scenery look amazing. No mention of the group, hope they were good. L xx

From Blog: The Larapinta Trail: Bootbreaker and Blistermaker

27th May 2014

RJT
Rachael

Legs...
It was frustrating more than anything, but obviously came right. The group was great, we had lots of fun. You would have enjoyed it! We should look at a walk over here together, there's some good ones that I'm sure you would enjoy.

From Blog: The Larapinta Trail: Bootbreaker and Blistermaker

26th May 2014

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

I love this! So arty :)

From Blog: The Larapinta Trail: Bootbreaker and Blistermaker

26th May 2014

RJT
Rachael

Thanks!
This was one of my favourite spots :)

From Blog: The Larapinta Trail: Bootbreaker and Blistermaker

26th May 2014

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Well done!
You are doing some amazing walks. The Larapinta Trail has been on my radar for a long time...the colours of that landscape are amazing!

From Blog: The Larapinta Trail: Bootbreaker and Blistermaker

26th May 2014

RJT
Rachael

Larapinta trail
I hope I didn't put you off, it wasn't too hard - I think it was just I wasn't prepared mentally. I'm sure you'd love it, and the reward is in the scenery. It was stunning.

From Blog: The Larapinta Trail: Bootbreaker and Blistermaker

26th May 2014

Jackie
non-member comment

What an interesting walk, sounded great except for your leg allergy. Perhaps the 5 star will really suit you better

From Blog: The Larapinta Trail: Bootbreaker and Blistermaker

26th May 2014

RJT
Rachael

5 star
Yes, I think 5 star will suit me perfectly!

From Blog: The Larapinta Trail: Bootbreaker and Blistermaker