Author Archives: Mo

NZ things I should know about

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Mo

Feijoa – Kay has just spent an hour at the bench scooping

Posted in New Zealand | 8 Comments

Birds!!

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Mo

As an enthusiastic painter of birds, I think we need a post on the subject and what better bird to start this off than the beautiful song of the Australian Magpie. This bird couldn’t be more different from the English … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia | 9 Comments

Kiwi Experience

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Mo

Ok, I have now signed on to the Kiwi Experience, the back-packers bus pass round NZ. The reason for this was that they were advertising special more than half price offers for bookings made before the end of March. But … Continue reading →

Posted in New Zealand | 4 Comments

Message from Canberra

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Mo

Just got this message from Terry in Tathra NSW. What a great idea, to come and see this part of the world. You say you will be coming in Autumn, so Spring here, of course. Do you have any sort … Continue reading →

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Maori

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Mo

Ok so it seems I have to learn a new language too!  So will make notes as I go along.  Please feel free to make any corrections and/or useful additions (no rude or swear words please 🙂 ) Leigh. Tino … Continue reading →

Posted in New Zealand | 8 Comments

Earthquake in South Island NZ

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Mo

I’ve just woken up to the terrible news of the quake in Christchurch.  My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected and all their families and friends.

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Plans for arrival in New Zealand

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Mo

Kay is very kindly picking me up from the airport in Auckland and taking me to her beautiful homestay in Cambridge for a few days.  Here are some Cambridge pics. Thank you Kay, you will now be scrabble Queen!

Posted in New Zealand | 2 Comments

Bells down under

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Mo

Just thought I’d check out the rings of bells in those faraway places I’m planning to visit, keen bellringer that I am!  In Sydney alone, including the Cathedral of St Andrew’s, there are two 12s, a 10 and two 8s.   … Continue reading →

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Message from Sydney

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Mo

I received an email from Sydney this morning where Melinda and Dennis have very kindly invited me to stay.  I haven’t seen them for many years now since they were last in the UK and came to see me.  I … Continue reading →

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Skyping with Oz

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Mo

Kylie in Brisbane, well Warwick to be more exact, but Kylie in Oz, how magical is that “I should be so lucky, lucky, lucky!!   My Kylie isn’t a singer, well that is not exactly true.  She sings when she is … Continue reading →

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