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Road trip part two

Monday, 14 Jan 2008 | Views [720] | Comments [1]

So far we have covered so much ground and seen so much that I don't know where to start, we have made our way south down the south side of the South Island, we are now heading back up the west side of the South Island.  We have slept in some amazing places ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road


New Zealand road trip

Friday, 4 Jan 2008 | Views [907]

Paul and I have now left our shared house in New Brighton, Christchurch, and we are out on the road.  It felt sad to say goodbye to our flatmates as they were a cool bunch of people!  But travel on we must, we now have a month to explore both the South ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road


Gallery: New Zealand road trip

Friday, 4 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery

Our road trip around New Zealand
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Christmas day

Wednesday, 26 Dec 2007 | Views [1069] | Comments [1]

Thought I would show you a little of what we got up to on our surreal christmas day, we made sure that it was as traditional as possible by cooking a yummy christmas dinner!  We also went for a very sunny bike ride, even managing to get a wee bit sunburned, ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating


Happy Christmas and New Year lovely people!

Wednesday, 19 Dec 2007 | Views [1000] | Comments [2]

Hello everyone! Just incase I don't get a chance to say happy christmas to you all, HAPPY CHRISTMAS, and a great New Year.  Paul and I will be heading off in our camper van on New Years day to explore New Zealand, before heading off on the 30th Jan to ... Read more >

Tags: Fun


My 30th Birthday!

Thursday, 6 Dec 2007 | Views [4405]

I had a fantastic birthday weekend, Paul spoilt me rotten (as always), we went to see Muse, I had a lovely massage and facial, lots of lovely food and topped it all off with a trip to Akaroa where we went kayaking and got to hang out with some cheeky ... Read more >

Tags: Fun


Renovating our van Dixie

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2007 | Views [1030]

We decided to spend some time renovating Dixie, to make her a bit comfier and nicer to stay in.  Paul made the best fold out bed in the world, and hinged everything, so that I can actually get into the under bed storage without it all falling on my head, ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles


Bonfire night

Tuesday, 6 Nov 2007 | Views [806]

So, it seems that bonfire night in New Brighton, New Zealand is a bit different to at home.  They don't seem so hot on health and safety here to say the least!  Paul and I arrived at the beach front to watch the fireworks to be slightly un-nerved to ... Read more >

Tags: Party time


We now have transport!

Tuesday, 6 Nov 2007 | Views [760]

After spending a couple of days looking to see what was about Paul and I bought a van.  To start off with we wanted a campervan with a sink, stove, fridge and toilet.  We soon realised that we couldn't get on for our budget, we tweeked what we were looking ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles


Out on the road

Friday, 26 Oct 2007 | Views [905] | Comments [1]

Paul and I hired a very funny little hire car, that won't go over 80 km per hour, we had such a massive queue of traffic behind us!  We took it off roading, and it didn't seem to like the mountains we took it up, funny that!  It has rewarded us by giving ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road


Have arrived in Christchurch New Zealand

Thursday, 18 Oct 2007 | Views [20266] | Comments [10]

Paul and I are now in New Zealand, after a really long flight, (two days in total) we arrived to find that it was warm and sunny! Yay, since then we have hit a patch of rainy cold weather, but I have decided that this won't last too long!! Waiting for ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase


Gallery: Christchurch New Zealand

Thursday, 18 Oct 2007 | Photo Gallery

Exploring New Zealand
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