24 Days Until Christmas. December 1st 2015 Yes. Only 24 days to go. Looking forward to the big day. This year we will be spending Christmas Day in Hastings with Amy, Jeremy and the kids. Also Pam and Warwick, along with Sarah, Brad, Honor, Taj and Emerson who will all be staying at Amy and Jeremy's. This should be awesome. Since the last blog 17 days ago we have had Di's brother Pete along with Helen staying for a few days while they take ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Wellington The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more
In 2012 I retired after 43 years in retail and am now living the dream of following the sun. For some years I have travelled to Norway to visit our son and his family and now I am retired and have more time at my disposal I can include other adventures. In 2012 I had a fantastic experience sailing from Croatia, through the Greek Islands to Turkey. In the coming years I hope to continue seeing more of the world. ... full info