From Gran Canaria to New Zealand We are on our way to New Zealand from the Canary islands. We live here, but are Norwegian. We work here as; he - nurse, she - teacher. karen lived in New Zealand years and years ago, and now we are on our way back - so karen can "show off" this lovely country of her youth.

Home again

Friday, 10 Aug 2007 | Views [470]

So we are home again. It's hot and my fot is hurting. It is swollen and complains about long planetrips. 26 hours New Zealand - London. And, since the plane was delayed we had to run and stress through London Airport (Heathrow) to get oour next connexion.... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Christchurch

Thursday, 26 Jul 2007 | Views [496]

Christchurch a town full of cultur, old and new. Buildings in Gothic and Victorian style meeting todays modern art through the artfestival that started while we were there. Very facinating!

Tags: Culture

Strike in Madrid and a fancy hotel.

Monday, 25 Jun 2007 | Views [381]

I had a strange feeling when we came to the counter and our luggage got a "ticket" all the way to London, but we only to Madrid, because something was wrong at the receiving end of the computer. Yes it was: British airways was on strike when ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: karensbilder

Thursday, 31 May 2007 | Photo Gallery

Preparing to go

Thursday, 31 May 2007 | Views [409] | Comments [1]

we are a Norwegian couple living on one of the Canary islands - Gran Canaria. We are on our way to New Zealand, where Karen lived for hmmm.. 30 - 40 years ago. Tickets paid, security paid, almost all little lightweight lokal souvenirs bought. Worry about ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase