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December 12th 2009

Published: December 12th 2009

Well, here it is. The moment we have all been waiting for. Our most frequently asked question this week since we've been in New Zealand is: "Where are the mountains? Are the mountains pretty? Does it really look like it did in Lord of the Rings?" Up until now, our experience in NZ has consisted of big cities, government offices, and used car lots. Most of our time has been spent filling out ... Read Full Entry

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Amy Rogers

Aerogers

Greetings!! To our readers who followed our trip across Asia and New Zealand in 2009/2010, we're up to our old tricks again! Over the past three years in Colorado, we've arranged our circumstances to be able to spend an extended period of time in southeast Asia - namely, Bangkok, Thailand! This blog will contain our thoughts and experiences from life abroad as true "ex-pats," as well as any incidental traveling we take in the meantime. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some "armchair traveling" with us... Days abroad: "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappoint... full info

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12th December 2009

Mary
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driving
About driving - you'll get used to the 'other' side of the road soon enough. I learned to drive a stick shift in Ireland and still want to shift with my left hand! Love your posts!

12th December 2009

Aerogers
Amy Rogers

Impressive!
We opted for an automatic as neither of us can drive stick and trying to learn on windy mountain roads sounded a little scary. Glad to hear it will get easier! :-) Miss you guys! Hope you get to come visit us next year.

18th December 2009

Janet Lomas
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Beeeeautiful!!!
Pictures are just gorgeous!! We are so jealous!! Don says we have to go to NZ, where he has always dreamed of going. So glad that you guys are living your dream, for now. Just a taste of the future!!

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