Awww sees I'm so jealous and soooo very very happy that you have the chance to do such awesome adventuring...really, I'm even crying!!! Please be safe safe safe and there's clearly need for me to tell you to enjoy yourself ;). We LOVE and MISS you. XOXO
Cape Brett walk I love how you detailed our walk, and thanks for the kind mention of keepin up lol I thought I did pretty well to keep up with your young self, love the photos too. Will keep reading xox
So Glad !! As usual I am horrified and laughing hilariously ( you know LOL) - and soooo glad that I dont know these things until AFTER you have done them !! Safe travels, baby girl, and I hope home still looks good to you after you have seen so many AMAZING sights. I love you, MAMMY
I loved your most recent post from NZ, and all the incredible photos! My boyfriend and I are headed there (indefinitely) this summer and your blog is giving us a great idea of what to expect! We also have a travel blog that is always looking for tips, photos, food finds, etc to share. If there's anything you'd like to contribute we'd love to post it for our readers! If you have the time, check it out dirty-hippies.blogspot.com, or email us at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com. Continued fun on your travels!
Heather :)
I actually read the blog on the post date!! I have a few random comments:
Has Karlene Jean finally met her maker? (I guess that would be the Toyota god...)
I love that I can picture what you describe. Baby seals!
When I first saw that burnt chick I freaked out a little bit.
Love you much and save your money for a flight home!
So glad you finally got to work in a vineyard!
This is my favorite line: "we all were curious and a little afraid as to what kind of crowd would come of out the woodworks for this one all the way in NZ". So true!
better driver?! HA! I am just now reading this blog (sorry!).
I can definitely believe Morgan was a better driver! I am cracking up as usual at all the craziness.
Sorry Ragland was not what was expected, but that's the way, huh?
You're our heroine ! As usual, can't decide if it's hilarious or horrifying !!! I'll go with both !! Sooo glad you're still having a great time but miss you terribly!
Connie Chung Crack me up!!! Of course, we know excatly what you mean. I think being that way with wine makes it even worse! Hope you and Morgan have a great time while she is there. Keep the stories coming, they are very entertaining. Love you!
CAMP reinga HA! I just laughed SO hard at the description of the first (God forsaken) time we went there!!!
Haven't heard from you in a while...Please call me again and come home soon! We all miss you so! You and Morgan have fun and be so careful!
Love you!
Reading between the lines! Forgot to mention I love the fact that I know exactly what you mean when you say "much needed shower" and "laid the seats back for the night" or "not exactly a great night's sleep"!
Just now reading this! Hey MK!!!
I am just now catching up on all the blogs...
I don't know if I told you about my crying all alone on the shuttle to the airport, but I did =(. The little old lady I was sitting next to looked like she wanted to adopt me. I must have looked like a sad case.
And, yes, it did not take me long to get used to blow drying my hair after I get out of the shower in which I did not have to wear shoes!!! Can you imagine?!?! Stay strong! Your bed and shower are waiting....
And little Ms. Margaret! She follows me even closer than she did before; hard to imagine, but true!
MISS YOU!!!!!
OH MY GOSH!! I am dying out laughing at "basically, we got out, walked around this huge cage, saw the dumb things, and nearly froze to death in the rain."!!!
HA!! Those stupid birds!
Your blogs make me miss it =(. Hope you are being safe and not picking up anymore hitch hikers (unless they are cuties like Anton). Call me sometime!
I gave your mom a hug for you the other day!!
Come home soooooonnnnnnnn!
Love you!
Eliza
Love the pictures! Looks like you are having a great time, and I love reading all of your stories! Love all of the pictures, too. Miss you back here in the US. Only 7 more weeks until we find out where we are moving for the next 4 years!
A wizard?!?! That would have freaked me out!!
Awh, Mary I can just image your saddness with Eliza leaving. I got sad thinking about you being alone and crying---flashback to the DG house and you watching The Notebook and having Morgan come get me to cry with you! :) Ah, good times. I love and miss you!!
MK ---
Thank you so much for letting Eliza come home to me. After about two days, I think she was wanting to be back in NZ, but, sadly, she's back in the "real world" now. I will say, however, that I think she appreciates the bed, the car, the food, the phone, the laptop, the Marg, the makeup, the large, usually clean shower. PLEASE be careful and we await your return.
Love, Miss Linda
I love your blog you could get this published - honestly better than any New Zealand Travel guide Ive seen! You make me want to travel in my own country more, sounds like " heaps " of fun - be careful. :-) N
Spife MK,
I LOVED reading about your adventure... Dreadi was really funny/scary to read about. THis trip is awesome.. I thought about you yesterday morn because they showed New Zealand's New Year's celebration on tv... I thought it was cool that y'all were in 2010 about 24 hours before we were! ok... deep thought... I've enjoyed reading your blog (and especially Mrs. Linda's posts) Love!
You just never know who will be reading your blog! Sounds like you are having an incredible time with some interesting experiences. Love reading about it all! Ditto on Linda's comments. You two are very trusting! Your pics are beautiful! Keep them all coming!!
blogalicious Great blog.....when I was 25, your mom, me, Nina and John Marc went on a trip the John Deere combine plant in Iowa. I think that's the farthest we had all been away from home ....ever!! I love you. Have a great. Call if you need anything........Dad
Hey! I am so glad you like the blog! haha I have loved your country... what an absolutely amazing place. I was confused at first because my sisters name is also Nina and I thought it was her at first . :) How funny. Anyway - thanks for keeping up with me! Can't wait for my first hot Christmas, by the pool! :) Merry Christmas to you!!
Eliza
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Favorite part is the hecklers sounding like "dying cats". Hilarious! Miss you TONS!!!!