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Saturday 19 March – to Cambridge

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Mo

All packed up and ready to go! ….but wait, I can’t leave Taupo without a swim in the Lake! We left Taupo just after mid day for Cambridge where I would be staying with Leigh’s sister, Kay, and Chris.  I … Continue reading →

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Friday 18 March – Getting sorted in Taupo

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Mo

I hardly slept a wink last night, in fact my sleep app confirmed this.  It rained heavily all night long and somehow I developed a sharp pain between the shoulder blades. After taking some painkillers, I spent the morning packing … Continue reading →

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Thursday 17 March – Day Off

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Mo

Kicked around a bit today after completing a third commission for one of Leigh’s friends.  A pastel of ‘Pax’. Also it was a sad day as Chonny, Leigh’s elderly cat, had to be put down.  But she had a good … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 16 March – Mo’s ramblings on the bus back to Taupo

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Mo

Rainy morning and cold – a mere 14 degrees, yikes, it really is beginning to feel autumnal. Gill took me to the Interccity Wellington to Auckland bus at Johnsonville and we said our farewells and I hopped on for the six … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 15 March – Out and about with Linda

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Mo

Sadly I was unable to visit Laura and Asher – silly me, left my driver’s licence at home but I look forward to meeting them in a couple of months in Charlbury.  Laura has been offered a veterinary job nearby … Continue reading →

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Monday 14 March – Botanical Gardens

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Mo

I overslept this morning which was great as I didn’t have to be anywhere and Gill had gone to work early.  So after updating my blog, I took a leisurely shower and breakfast by which time it was nearly mid … Continue reading →

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Sunday 13 March – Back to North Island

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Mo

Well this is the first time I have ever spent a night alone in a 5 bed dorm! It really must be drawing near to the end of the season but strange that every hostel was booked out for Thursday … Continue reading →

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Saturday 12 March – a different side of Picton

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Mo

Early start this morning as I wanted to catch the Nelson Saturday Market before getting the bus to Picton. Another beautiful sunny morning with a few clouds that soon dispersed as the sun rose higher in the sky. I walked … Continue reading →

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Friday 11 March – Around Nelson

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Mo

My room at Paradiso Backpacker’s might have been expensive (as the last one available) but it is very comfortable and quiet.  It is actually a small apartment with a double bed, kitchenette and little private garden area with table and … Continue reading →

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Thursday 10 March – The Trans Alpine Railway

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Mo

Up at 6 this morning! Judith had coffee and toast ready for me, as well as a small packed lunch! We said our goodbyes and Ross drove me to the station in his BMW. Red sky in the morning…. The … Continue reading →

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