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Out on the Lough – Sunday 31 July

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Mo

I had been awake a while when I received a text from Christine in the kitchen “Wake up, it’s a beautiful morning, come and join me for breakfast!”  John had left early with Joe on a marathon cycle ride along … Continue reading →

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Party Day – Saturday 30 July

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Mo

The day started off bright, but as we sat chatting over breakfast, the heavens opened!  Margaret had surprised me with a full Ulster fry – delish!  I have had such a splendid time in Ballymoney and will be sorry to … Continue reading →

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A cracking Irish morning – 29 July

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Mo

I could see the sun illuminating the window blind as I opened my eyes, and drew it up to reveal a cracking morning out there.  The early morning sun rays were streaming across the hills and the golden ripening barley … Continue reading →

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Wet Antrim Morning – 28 July

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Mo

I woke to hear the rain lashing on the window pane.  Not a day for sketching!  Over breakfast of cereal, croissant and coffee, Margaret had obviously been thinking about this and came up with a few suggestions, while my weather … Continue reading →

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Off to the Antrim Coast – 27 July 2016

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Mo

I thought I would include this short trip to Northern Ireland, as part of my UK Road Trips, as I have no big plans and that always turns out to be quite exciting…. not knowing what the next day will … Continue reading →

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Thursday 24 March – The Forbidden City

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Mo

Excellent flight to Beijing but oh so long of course. We took off at 8pm… After supper of smoked salmon salad followed by beef with rice and a plastic glass of red wine, I watched the movie “Brooklyn”, then dozed … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 23 March – my final day in New Zealand

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Mo

Very hot night in the YHA but finally fell asleep with just a sheet over me and didn’t wake til 4.30 – pretty good considering there was noisy traffic outside. Two other girls and me sharing and we all had … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 22 March – Devonport

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Mo

Kay kindly drove me to Auckland where I had booked into the YHA for the night. She had another engagement In Auckland during the afternoon so I didn’t feel she had driven there especially.  The traffic is much heavier around … Continue reading →

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Monday 21 March – Hobbiton

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Mo

Today Kay and I took a trip to nearby Matamata, where the Alexander family farm has been transformed into The Shire, Middle Earth, as the setting for the filming of The Hobbit. Although we were amazed at the number of … Continue reading →

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Sunday 20 March – Kakas at Maugatauteri

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Mo

Today Kay and Chris took me to Maungatautari Bush walk to see Kakas. Always love walking through the bush looking out for interesting plants and trees and birds.  With the autumn season arriving, so did many types of fungi.  Here … Continue reading →

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