Pat and Don's Big Adventure

4th story-made it to the far south

NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 26 January 2009 | Views [735] | Comments [6]

Hi everyone, Well we finally made it to the furthest point of the south island. We decided that we needed a theme song and chose Sheryl Crowes "Everyday is a winding road" then all of a sudden the roads changed and the roads became "everyday is a rolling hill- only to drive a bit and the winding roads came back BUT the scenery has been stunning!!! We are now in Queenstown visiting with my brother Tom and his wife Angela. We've stayed in some pretty neat places. Sheared sheep hiked up to a lighthouse, that was a bit of a white knuckler for me but so worth it. Saw penguins, seals sea lions and some great birds. So far the weather has been awesome, just a bit of cloud but that was a welcome from the heat. I can't remember if I mentioned that we went jet boating but we loved it so much we are going to do it again in Queenstown. It's a different kind of white knuckling for me-I actually get a thrill when it's on the water. Well I hope this finds everyone well. Sorry to hear you are all in a "FOG" Hope that lifts soon. We will be heading north up to Fox Glacier so we will have to dress a little warmer(not as warm as you guys)don't mean to rub it in.We will try to update soon,probably in Christchurch as we will be there for a few days before we take off for Australia. NZ is such a beautiful place and the wine is pretty good too I'm keeping track of the ones we like. Take care of each other..we'll be in touch..love Pat & Don

Comments

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Thanks for the updates. Glad to hear you are having a good time. Did you see Greg? Did Tom take you golfing yet? Any hobbit sightings?!?

Stay well,

Love Bill & Carol

Bill & Carol Jan 28, 2009 7:13 AM

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Hi Pat & Don,
I am just reading your blog for the first time. Giving me happy memories of when we were in New Zealand - we only travelled on the North Island, but went to many of the same places as you. Yeah, we saw that big kauri tree, too - and beautiful Mt. Monganui. We prayed for you at prayer this morning (Tues.) - that you are having a great time and that we are not too jealous!
More snow here today - what a winter. Enjoy every minute, I am sure the time is going quickly. We are missing you here.
Mariyn

Marilyn Moffatt Jan 28, 2009 1:09 PM

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Loved visiting with you in Queenstown. You can do Fox Glacier and Franz Joseph in one day. Franz Joseph was a bigger town and they didn't wind up the sidewalks at 5 pm.
Take care, Tom and Angela

Tom and Angela Jan 29, 2009 9:01 PM

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so glad to hear you are enjoying all of it. it is a beautiful country, no? Love to you both,Judie

judie orr Jan 30, 2009 7:34 PM

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Hi again you guys,

Loving your entries, it sounds like a wonderful journey. Still missing you here, looking forward to to your return in April. take care!

Patricia

patricia Taylor Feb 1, 2009 4:07 AM

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Hi
We're at the airport in Sydney. Just wanted to let you know the wonderful news, Jordan Brennan Jones entered the world on groundhog day. He was a week early and came very fast.
Love,
Tom and Angela

Tom and Angela Feb 3, 2009 9:07 AM