Monthly Archives: August 2012

Marlborough Country

Driving in New Zealand is quite civilized, once you get past the annoying reflex of entering traffic lanes from the right side (American vs. UK). A couple of oncoming tractor-trailers seemed to hasten my learning curve. Our rental ride is … Continue reading

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Beneath the Southern Cross

“I see my light come shining, from the West unto the East,                                                         … Continue reading

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Seeking the heart of NZ

Best estimates say that 14 inches of rain fell in the last three days here at Robinson’s Bay on the Banks Peninsula. We were turned back 2 days ago at the town of Little River by flooding and “slips,” dozens … Continue reading

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“No worries…”

Q. – What happened to California in the early 1920’s? A. – It relocated to New Zealand. The South Island of New Zealand is a remarkably varied landscape of spectacular vistas, unique fowl and flora, and disarmingly friendly people (even … Continue reading

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Big in Tonga (almost)

Thirteen hours to Auckland, 3-hour flight to Nuku’alofa (main Tongan city), 1-hour hop to Vava’u (northern Tongan island group), 30 min. bus ride, and finally a 45 min. boat ride to Mala, our little private isle in the South Pacific. … Continue reading

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