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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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Wednesday 9 March – out and about in Christchurch

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Mo

Judith had a meeting this morning in the city and dropped me at the Art Gallery for a couple of hours and we arranged to meet 12.15 at the Museum nearby. The Art Gallery is a modern stylish building opened … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 8 March – to Christchurch

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Mo

I have just made a few notes here along the six hour journey to Christchurch as the wifi was intermittent on the bus so updating the blog was not easy and I frustratingly kept losing big chunks, so decided to … Continue reading →

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Monday 7 March – Around the Marlborough Sound

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Mo

Not a bad night’s sleep, according to my sleep monitor app!  A cup of coffee in the garden while I devise a plan for the day.  I was delighted with The Villa guest house.  Clean, smart with quite quaint features. … Continue reading →

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Sunday – 6 March – off to South Island

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Mo

We said our goodbyes to Leigh and Dan as they headed off back up to Taupo.  Thanks so much for bringing me down to Gilly’s Leigh. Gill and I sat and chatted about travels – such kindred spirits!  The time … Continue reading →

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Saturday 5 March – Around the City

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Mo

We all enjoyed a hearty breakfast together before Leigh and Dan went off to meet up with Craig.  Gilly and I got the bus into the city which was easy as we didn’t have to think about parking. It was … Continue reading →

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Friday 4 March – to Wellington

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Mo

We left Taupo for Wellington, and the next stage of my adventure, around 1pm – Leigh, Dan and I. Dan and Leigh planned to meet up with Dan’s son, Craig, who lives in Wellington. We were going to stay a … Continue reading →

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Thursday 3 March – at the Sail Club Taupo

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Mo

A fairly quiet day in Wembley Place.  Dan showed me his fish and, in particular, his turtles which were babies when I was here before.  Now they are huge and quite tame.  I hope to do a painting of one … Continue reading →

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