New Zealand

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Hi again, To pick up from where I left off. Travelled up to Te Puke to stay with Gayneer and Gary, Steve's sister. This is the region where the kiwi fruit grows. They are having a big problem with a virus that is attacking the leaves. Got the whole day to look around so we drove to Mt Maunganu, a beautiful area. We drove over the causeway/bridge to Tauranga, once again a lovely place. We got to Te Puke and arrived at Gayleen and Gary's at 5pm. Gayleen's mum came over and we had a very nice meal with them all and stayed the night. Thursday 11th headed for Napier in Hawkes Bay, still on the east coast. took the highway 33 then 5 to Taupo. Will catch up with you all latter. Time's running out. Love to all. Charlotte

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