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April 11th 2011
Published: April 11th 2011
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For the last half-hour the inter-island ferry weaves its way through Marlborough Sound: a wonderfully scenic seaway dotted with loads of steep-sided, wooded islands. We picked up a car in Picton and took the coastal scenic route to Blenheim. Although it was raining (it rains a lot in S Island), there were lovely views of rocky headlands, the real Oyster Bay, white sandy beaches and blue-green seas... Read Full Entry



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In the driving sleet
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It was a challenge - but we did it!

In a small town called Bluff, rightly known for its shellfish.



12th April 2011

Your verbiage and photos are dazzling and very cruelly activate my latent travel itch! Do tell me you're going to Viet Nam, since I have a June trip there and need some first-hand accounts. Look forward to Australia with you!
16th April 2011

Wonderful NZ
It sounds like you have had the most wonderful time in NZ, I have loved reliving some of my memories whilst reading your blog and looking at your fabulous pictures. I'm more determined than ever to get back. Keep up the excellent blogging it's great to read of all your adventures. Glad to hear you met up with Alex too. Enjoy OZ.
16th April 2011

I"ll take an order of those mussells!
Great commentary and photos. Almost as good as being there ourselves. Could you please order me up some of those green mussels-and while you are at it, a glass of s. blanc (my fav)? Thanks for taking us on your tour. Loving every image. Carole & Doug
22nd April 2011

Hi!
Hi Mary and Bob! Thought it was about time I read your blog - awesome work, I am so jealous of your travels! It was so lovely to see you, hope the rest of your trip is fabulous. Mary, I got your email - apologies for not replying sooner- I will reply asap...... Happy travelling! Love Alex

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