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August 21st 2012
Published: August 21st 2012
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New Zealand, Aotearoa, Land of the Long white cloud. I have to say, I shed a little tear as we started our decent to Auckland International airport, on a long white cloud. I love New Zealand, and as one of my very wise Kenyan friends said, "There is no place like home, wherever home is". We had a lovely holiday, spending some time at Mount Ruapehu before Mount Tongariro erupted. This was the kids... Read Full Entry



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Murray & Miriam Burt
M and M
M and M
Our overseas move started in 2005, with a brief vacation in India. Then we joined the Tsunami relief team in Sri Lanka for a couple of years. We were then based in Nairobi, Kenya for 9yrs. Then based in Geneva, Switzerland for the past 4 years with Murray in a global role still travelling around to the hot spots. Now back in our home country of NZ, keen to explore the beauty and adventure NZ has to offer.... full info
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Its pretty high up, SkytowerIts pretty high up, Skytower
Its pretty high up, Skytower
Grandad & Grandma Audrey up the SkytowerGrandad & Grandma Audrey up the Skytower
Grandad & Grandma Audrey up the Skytower
Family photo op at the top of SkytowerFamily photo op at the top of Skytower
Family photo op at the top of Skytower
Auckland Harbour bridgeAuckland Harbour bridge
Auckland Harbour bridge
Walks with Grandma Lois & Uncle DanWalks with Grandma Lois & Uncle Dan
Walks with Grandma Lois & Uncle Dan
Char riding Jemmas horse on WaihekeChar riding Jemmas horse on Waiheke
Char riding Jemmas horse on Waiheke
Hayleys first ride on a horse in awhileHayleys first ride on a horse in awhile
Hayleys first ride on a horse in awhile
She enjoyed it in the endShe enjoyed it in the end
She enjoyed it in the end
Aunty Kez reading to Haylz & EmsAunty Kez reading to Haylz & Ems
Aunty Kez reading to Haylz & Ems
Some of my girls xSome of my girls x
Some of my girls x
Our girls all dressed up for churchOur girls all dressed up for church
Our girls all dressed up for church
Nadia and family at the Lagoon in CairnsNadia and family at the Lagoon in Cairns
Nadia and family at the Lagoon in Cairns
Hayley with her buddyHayley with her buddy
Hayley with her buddy
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Murray & Haylz patting kangaroosMurray & Haylz patting kangaroos
Murray & Haylz patting kangaroos
I always thought they were dangerous and could kill you with a kick to the head? Where did I hear that?



21st August 2012

Gillian
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Home sweet home
Awesome photos - now I feel a bit homesick!
21st August 2012

David Burt
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Great
It's been such a joy ot see you all, and be part of your lives for a little while. May you all now be as giants refreshed
27th August 2012

Daniel
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Great photos!
Looks like everyone had a great time with all the fantastic activities!

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