Sitting in the sun

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Second week and we are in the Whitsundsays. We are staying in a backpackers hostel overlooking the beach - cheap enough that we can afford private rooms (see view from communal balcony). And tomorrow we sail off on a 127ft long tall ship called the Solway Lass for three days touring the islands. I've signed up for an introductory scuba dive but mostly we will be snorkelling and sunbathing. Given the sun has not stopped shining, I think we will be in for a shock next week when we hit true winter in Christchurch. But for now I am happy pottering in my flip flops and eating ice cream. love em


This is the life - it's the middle of winter here but its 25 degrees, sunshine and balmy breezes blowing in over the lagoon. And you can sit outside to watch the rugby! Em has now managed two whole days without lists/ itineraries, largely because there is very little to do here other than laze about, read trashy novels and admire the view. I love it! Suspect that New Zealand will be a bit less lazy, as we are picking up lots of suggestions about what to do as we go along. Love, Nicky.

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