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May 23rd 2006

Published: June 6th 2006

We arrive in Sydney with no accomodation booked, but we've both been here before so we know our way around. We decide to book into the Central YHA as it's just next to the main train station and a good location from which to explore the city. The double decker metro, similar to the trains used in Holland and France, takes us from the airport to the city. It's getting late in the evening when we ar... Read Full Entry

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Us in Bag End.

At the front door of Bag End.

Brendan looking out from Bag End.

Nic Bag End 4.

In a hole in the ground...

The Shire's Rest.

This is a conference and funcion centre that the farm owners have built from a converted wool shed.

The house next door where Peter Jackson lived...

...while the shoot was taking place. He paid for the owners to have a four month vacation while he used it.

Matamata nicknamed itself Hobbiton days after the first film was released.

Ivy covered house in Auckland.

This reminded us of buildings at home.

Sky Tower.

Not a very good picture, but this shows the landmark of downtown Auckland.

7th June 2006

Alec
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I felt rested myself reading and viewing this blog, even tho' that's been at a fair lick before class and over break! I'm glad you made time to relax. I'll go through it again later, but I can see how much Sian is going to love this Hobbit-blog! Strange to think that here was where you were furthest from us, when you felt most at home. Love and safe travelling, Alec

9th June 2006

zoe
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Yes ! I immediately resolved to email Sian to make sure she reads about Hobbiton and I look forward to seeing film/ films with you ! What fun ! And fantastic photos of Opera House at sunset !

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