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December 13th 2006

Published: December 13th 2006

This is a bit of a delayed and rather long entry due to the fact that I have been extremely busy and not had a chance to update the blog for a while. Yes, I can hear you all saying - "busy?? how can she be busy while she is away on holiday?" Well - you know - places to go, people to see...You would be amazed just how busy one can get when one is relaxing and having fun! LOL...However, people have ... Read Full Entry

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Footprints in the sand...

Walking on Ocean's Beach

Rebecca and Edith

I have loads of pics of Edith, but this is the only one I have accessible right now!

One picture from Ocean's Beach

Ocean's Beach (another beach close to where Rebecca lives) is pretty big. This picture can't really capture how amazing it is.

Me at Whangerei Falls

The A team!

Me with my fantastic diving instructor, Danielle and the two people who did my 4 open water dives with - they were from Sweden and were completely lovely!

A very happy me!

Post 4th dive and certified at last!! Very happy with myself!!!

Tristan and Michelle

These crazy but lovely guys gave us our theory and pool teaching on the diving course. Tristan was rather gorgeous...he looked amazing in a wet suit too!!! LOLOL...

Me with one of the arches at Poor Knights

Poor Knights island is just packed full of tunnels, caves and natural arches like this one, which is HUGE.

Me all kitted up!

Yes - I know - I look a right sight. But that stuff is heavy - I can barely walk in it! But oince I get into the water, I turn into a mermaid, promise!

Me underwater!

This was me on my 4th dive, which is why I look rather triumphant!

The carpet shark!

He was awesome!!

Everything is OK!!!

And I am LOVING it!

Another very happy me!

Feeling fantastic just before my final dive. Yes - I know the outfit is not flattering!

13th December 2006

mumsie
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Yes , I will dive
Im just struck almost dumb, it sounds so fantastic. Certainly I willl be a diving buddy. BUT! I am going to have go somewhere hot to do it. Please send an application form. Gorgeous pictures, no wonder you want to stay, you look sowell and tanned , and sound sooooooo happy. Keep trucking sweetheart., love from the depths of gale torn freezing wet Wales. xxxxxxxxx

14th December 2006

Little Sister
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WOW
it looks absoloutly amazing, i am so jealous. If you move out there i want to come and stay with you for a very long time please!! you look so adorable in your pictures, im missing you lots. I read this in college and some of the girls read it and they think your really cool and groovy for doing this! I would love to be your diving partner aswell! i can learn in the big pool before you get home, then we can go all the time!!! love u so much your little sister alice <3 xx oo xx oo xx

16th December 2006

DAD
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WOO WOO
It's a wonderful blog - and delightful to read. SO glad you are having a good time - I'm taking my laptop to grandma's today so she can see the pix!!! Love you Dad xxxxxxxxxxx

16th December 2006

Grandma
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I have enjoyed every bit of your blog. It's obvious you're as happy as can be. Most impressed about the diving. Love Grandma

16th December 2006

Sarah Brown
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to the traveller
Sounds and looks great.... we remember Kelly Tarltons - when you come back, go and see 'Happy Feet' (it's a kid's film), with cool music - it definitely makes you want to adopt a few penguins! Take care - sounds like you're certainly making the most of it. Weather looks fantastic with you. much love, Sarah, Geoff, Joel and Hannah xx

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