Well, we’ve finally arrived in good ‘ole Blighty. It’s so wonderful to be here and so green and beautiful. We’re soaking up the beautiful countryside and I feel very much a tourist in saying it’s all so very ‘quaint’! It’s such a joy to drive through the tunnels of trees on the country lanes and […]
Holidays
One More Sleep To Go!
I should be asleep already, but couldn’t resist one final farewell post before our big trip. Tomorrow night I don’t expect to get any sleep and will then have to function in San Francisco with two tired children, but I’m sure Dan and I will survive. Last time we did the big Wellington to London […]
Cabin Baggage: Children
Preparation for a long-haul flight (without children) was all about self-indulgence. A week before travel I’d stock up on my favourite cosmetics, spend a lunch hour in the book store selecting some choice holiday reads (and a few trashy mags) and look forward to a 24-hour reading and movie bonanza with no telephones ringing. I’d […]
Blowing off some steam in Taupo
I recently had to travel to Taupo for a work charity golf classic (yes, I know it’s a hard life). So I thought it would be a good idea to take a last break before the Christmas silly season and pile up of work swing into full gear.
First Holiday
What a great first holiday!Geysers, Alarms and Signs
I went on holiday to learn about geysers and spent lots of time bouncing on the trampoline at our holiday home, walking through smoking fumaroles, past mud pools and exploring thermal wonders. I swam every day and loved the hot pools.
Lake Taupo. Simply Stunning.
We spent 7 days in Taupo for a pre-Easter break. What a top notch time. Charli saw her first geyser!
Greytown with Grandma
Look at me with my family in Greytown. It’s Grandma’s last week in New Zealand.On the beach in Byron Bay
Two weeks of fun time with Mummy and Daddy, hip, hip, hooray!Wildlife Spotting in Otago
I went to the Otago Peninsula for my Easter holiday with Mummy and Daddy. I saw Penguins, Seals, and lots of “Albys”.
Daddy’s Birthday Part II
I helped Daddy blow out his candles and played with Aunty Lulu!Daddy’s Birthday Part I
We flew on an areoplane (Bazooooom) to Sydney for Daddy’s Birthday.Hot, tropical days in Singapore
Daddy took his girls with him on a work trip to Singapore and we all had lots of fun in the sun!My First Wine Festival
I enjoyed a weekend away in the countryside and went to my first “Toast Martinborough” wine festival.