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I am Cecilia. A New Zealander who farms in Illinois.
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BREAKER BAY
As I write in New Zealand in an overcast 17C/62F, John is going out to milk the cow in Ilinois in -17F (-21C). not good. So far all is well. They are all alive at least. But cold, cold.
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TODDLE
Rain and Sunshine likewise to a little person, the hot summer rain no impediment. No problem. No bother. His legs podgy and step to siding. Nappies making cowboys of them all. Stumbling away from the words jersey and shoes. Arms alight for balance. Unbalance all she has known. Of no concern. Bodies poised to drop…
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THE COUNTRY HOUSE
We have finally arrived in our little country house in Martinborough in the North Island of New Zealand. No wifi here so I will be in and out. Not to worry though I can use my daughter’s HotSpot as long as I am fast! We are staying in a perfectly New Zealand cottage -right in…
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Scorching Bay
Coffee and scones on the beach. Perfect way to start the day. Every day more family joins our band. Soon, as many as possible will be together – then Christmas – then our traditional road trip. I am on “day three “- the tiredest day. I hope you have a lovely day. Love celi
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POHUTUKAWA
Walks in Wellington, always take you through under or around the Pohutukawa trees. They are everywhere and flowering profusely.
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