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March 12th 2006
Published: March 12th 2006
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Howdy doo di? We’ve just had a couple of nights in a place called Picton, situated at the North East point of the South Island. It’s a nice enough little town; a few nice beaches in the area &some small cafes and bars, although its main pulls are A) it’s where you catch the enormous ferry to the North Island, and B) it’s very close proximity to the Queen Charlotte Sound Walking track. W... Read Full Entry



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Al, Shaz & Beth
Eggs on Legs
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Hullo!! We did a big fat trip a wee while ago covering Bonnie Scotland (our home), France, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and China. Then we came home and had a lovely baby girl called Beth and Alan went back to work. Beth is 14 months old now (I know - where does the time go??) and we haven't been anywhere exotic for yonks. Consequently we are now 'dormant bloggers' which makes us feel a bit dreary, so we better get our skates on and find some good places to visit and report on pronto!!.................... full info
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Picton MarinaPicton Marina
Picton Marina
Our campervan park was located just beyond the boats to the left of this shot - about a 5 min walk.
The InterislanderThe Interislander
The Interislander
This is the ferry that is used to ship passengers between the North and South islands. We have heard that it's cheaper to go on a freight boat - so we're going to check that out before we book this when our time comes to move North.
Another Beachcomber mail boat, just like ours.Another Beachcomber mail boat, just like ours.
Another Beachcomber mail boat, just like ours.
Queen Charlotte yacht clubQueen Charlotte yacht club
Queen Charlotte yacht club
Alan would very much like to join.
Boat wake in QSSBoat wake in QSS
Boat wake in QSS
Sound as a pound!Sound as a pound!
Sound as a pound!
Wee wifey who lives on her own apart from her goatsWee wifey who lives on her own apart from her goats
Wee wifey who lives on her own apart from her goats
The captain of the mail boat was great - he was telling us what everyone was getting delivered. This lady is getting some hardware to help maintain her property.
......and this is her goat pen.......and this is her goat pen.
......and this is her goat pen.
More perfectly clear water.More perfectly clear water.
More perfectly clear water.
Rocks on the sound near Port Jackson.Rocks on the sound near Port Jackson.
Rocks on the sound near Port Jackson.
This is right out at the mouth of the QSS
Man swapping mail bagsMan swapping mail bags
Man swapping mail bags
This guy has made his own landgin jetty, so the Mail boat is not allowed to land at it. Thus,the chap has to come out to meet the mail boat in his own small cat.
Alan in Endeavour BayAlan in Endeavour Bay
Alan in Endeavour Bay
Shaz does a sea shanty jig in Endeavour BayShaz does a sea shanty jig in Endeavour Bay
Shaz does a sea shanty jig in Endeavour Bay
We stopped here for 15 mins to see the Cook monument and have some coffee and ginger nut biscuits. Very tasty.
Captain Cook discovery monumentCaptain Cook discovery monument
Captain Cook discovery monument
Alan and Shaz at Endeavour BayAlan and Shaz at Endeavour Bay
Alan and Shaz at Endeavour Bay
Taking on extra passengersTaking on extra passengers
Taking on extra passengers
These people had been tramping some of the Queen Charlotte walking track.
Shaz on boat waving away like a loony.Shaz on boat waving away like a loony.
Shaz on boat waving away like a loony.
Some darker waters - just for comparison.Some darker waters - just for comparison.
Some darker waters - just for comparison.
In the sunshine, it's so visually stunning and peaceful here - but we gather it is absolutely baltic in the winter months.
Approaching Picton harbour again on our return legApproaching Picton harbour again on our return leg
Approaching Picton harbour again on our return leg
Another Monteiths super ale.Another Monteiths super ale.
Another Monteiths super ale.
This one is called 'Radler' and is infused with lemon and lime. Tastes like a nice shandy, or Top Deck. Was anyone else banned from taking Top Deck for packed lunch on school trips? It had like 0.000001% acohol in it yet teachers were mega paranoid that you were going to get drunk aged 10. Hel-low?!
Look - we have been in so many irish BArs that we've grown shamrocks out of our heads!Look - we have been in so many irish BArs that we've grown shamrocks out of our heads!
Look - we have been in so many irish BArs that we've grown shamrocks out of our heads!
Look at the colour of Alan's bonce. He is now an official Malteazer Heed.



14th March 2006

Linesy
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Hi guys. Trip to Whitsundays was aboard the Kiana. Usually costs about $450 I think but a friend of mine goit some crazy deal for half price but there may have been some shennanigans with the travel agent!

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