Diary of trip starting 14th Oct 2009 to South America, NZ, Oz and possibly South Africa....realisation of dream of ageing land surveyor
Friday, November 6, 2009
Days 23-25 New Zealand
Over 12hr flight from Santiago to Auckland. Arrived at 4 in the morning and hung around drinking loads of coffee until I phoned Graham (used to work at Warners; emigrated about 8yrs ago) and got the bus to Tauranga on the Bay of Plenty, where he lives. Also contacted Barry another ex Warner man, who lives close by. First day of rain since I left UK....first day chilling out having a few beers and early night to get rid of jet lag. Following day went to Rotorua with Barry, Joy and a couple of their friends, Ted and Sylvia. Passed through some lovely countryside on the way to the Maori Park. Weather superb View as you enter Te Puia Maori Centre, Rotorua
Bubbly mudpool
Geyser
2 old geezers, Barry and me
Touristy bit with the Maori welcome
Hot springs
A bird
Graham, me and Matt the Maori, outside Graham's house
Me with Joy (Barry's wife)
Barry and Joy are looking after this beachside pad.Lovely dinner party with copius amounts of wine and delicious food....thanks Joy!
View along beach (Papamoa) outside the house with Mount Maunganui in the background, which Graham and I are climbing next week when I get back from the South Island. Getting train tomorrow morning (sunday) from Hamilton to Wellington, on route to South Island
Wow! NZ looks gorgeous. Barry hasn't changed at all. It was lovely talking to you tonight baby despite the slight delay which you don't really expect these days. Weird. So... Mountain climbing huh? What's next? Bungy jumping? You be careful old fella. Love you lots. XXXXX
I knew you would have a good time with Joy and Barry - I hope you can remember it all so that you can relate back! Continue to have great time Love Camille
View as you enter Te Puia Maori Centre, Rotorua
Bubbly mudpool
Geyser
2 old geezers, Barry and me
Touristy bit with the Maori welcome
Hot springs
A bird
Graham, me and Matt the Maori, outside Graham's house
Me with Joy (Barry's wife)
Barry and Joy are looking after this beachside pad.Lovely dinner party with copius amounts of wine and delicious food....thanks Joy!
View along beach (Papamoa) outside the house with Mount Maunganui in the background, which Graham and I are climbing next week when I get back from the South Island. Getting train tomorrow morning (sunday) from Hamilton to Wellington, on route to South Island
Wow! NZ looks gorgeous. Barry hasn't changed at all. It was lovely talking to you tonight baby despite the slight delay which you don't really expect these days. Weird.
ReplyDeleteSo... Mountain climbing huh? What's next? Bungy jumping? You be careful old fella.
Love you lots. XXXXX
I knew you would have a good time with Joy and Barry - I hope you can remember it all so that you can relate back! Continue to have great time Love Camille
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab country NZ looks so far. You really won't know what to do with yourself when you get back!!! Good to see Joy and Barry looking so well.
ReplyDeleteContinue to have a great time.
Anita xx