Author Archives: Mo

A really good night’s sleep, I hardly heard the fun from the bar which was open until quite late. I had had a great barbecued steak and sausage with jacket potato , coleslaw and salad the night before. And although … Continue reading →

Well that has got to have been about the worse night’s sleep (or lack of) that I can remember! I will not be recommending the XBase Backpackers in Auckland. Perhaps I was just unlucky but there were 6 of us … Continue reading →

I didn’t sleep much last night, probably a little nervous about the idea of roughing it alone with a bunch of kids after six weeks of utter luxury, being totally looked after and not having to think! Dan and Sally … Continue reading →

A quiet day today. Leigh and Dan completing assignments and me preparing for my Kiwi Experience. It was a beautiful sunny day wouldn’t you know it, and I spent some time relaxing in the garden and reading. Leigh’s Rhodies are … Continue reading →

Wall to wall sunshine this morning as I drew back the patio door and walked out onto the decking from my bedroom. I sat for a while enjoying the early warmth from the sun. Today we are leaving Napier but … Continue reading →

Well I drew back the curtain to see the sun rising over the ocean – what a great sight. That wonderful view across the city and down to the sea was still there but this time Napier was bathed in … Continue reading →

A big surprise awaits me today!!! Very grey morning as we drive into the hills. “You want a photo here?” Leigh said encouragingly, stopping at the top of a hill in the pouring rain. “There’s a lovely waterfall!” Do I … Continue reading →

Today we visit Leigh’s parents about an hour and a half’s journey towards Auckland. It is Leigh’s Dad’s 87th birthday tomorrow and we are unable to be with him then because we shall be away in Napier. More beautiful countryside … Continue reading →

Today I found myself aboard the Barbary, a beautiful yacht, and we were about to set sail out on the huge Lake Taupo – WOW!!! Leigh, Dan, Hunter (Leigh’s granddaughter who was staying with us for a few days) and … Continue reading →

A cold, wet and generally miserable day is forecast so we plan accordingly. We would do a bit of shopping; get stocked up with more food and beverage, and get a few iconic New Zealand dvds to watch. As my … Continue reading →