Jen drove initially through deep wooded valleys that widened to become cropped with all manner of fruit tree and hops with occasional vines. Large mountains (The Twins and Mount Arthur loomed in the distance to the West. We arrived at Motueka (or Mot as the locals abbreviate it). We had arranged to meet Charlotte at her parents (where she had returned for the weekend from Christchurch). When we arrived there it turned out to be a gorgeous house in beautiful gardens - the whole sitting in apple orchards which are the family business. Charlotte introduced us to her parents and showed us our room, which was wonderful as we were allowed to use one of the boutique bedrooms normally reserved for paying guests. It was great to meet Charlotte again and reminisce about our joint Africa
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