Category: Travel
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Off to the Beach in the Valiant
Yesterday, Senior Son picked us up in his Chrysler Valiant and we were transported across the hill and down to the beach. For those of you who asked about the car; this version was only made for Australia and New Zealand so it is a wee bit different from the American Plymouth Valiant. His car…
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Champagne with Fish and Chips on the Waterfront
Wellington Harbour was the most beautiful sight yesterday. You can walk for a quite some time around the old port area and it is heaving with eateries, locals, tourists, runners and business men on suspiciously long lunches. The usual business of a working port with boats, ferries and ships weaving in and out of the…
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Taking to the streets of Wellington
My beautiful daughter and I walked down the hill and into Newtown yesterday morning. We were looking for a cafe for our morning chat and to buy some groceries for the birthday dinner. Two things to remember about New Zealand. 1. Always take your warmie because your day may not stay warm for long. 2.…
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The First Gathering and a Little news from the Farmy
Yesterday evening was the first of the gatherings. Beautiful Daughter arrived on time and within hours had hijacked the dog and walked to two local dairies looking for her…
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The Local Dairy, the Bus Stop and a Cafe – all on our morning walk!
This is my new walking companion. His name is Mahia. For lunch yesterday I raided the fridge for a few of my favourite New Zealand ingredients. Look at the colour of that butter! That cow has been on some good grass. Armed with a big mug of hot tea I made kiwi style cheese…

