12 November 2010 730 am and no rain. I looked out of our bedroom window towards the sea. Where yesterday there had hung heavy grey clouds today there hints of blue. However yesterday started this way and the last weather … Continue reading →

Well today was our last day on US soil.Took the promised City tour of LA and while we got some nice shots it was more a case of filling in time than an enlightening experience. To make matters worse our … Continue reading →

Another perfect day in Australia Although the skies were cloudy we enjoyed viewing Canberra from the heights of first Mount Ainsley and then Black Mountain Tower. Canberra is beautifully laid out and the panoramic views revealed how it utilizes the … Continue reading →

Went to the ole Honolulu Hawaii to see Pearl harbour the USS Arizona Memorial and Waikiki Beach and had a blast.

Donna I flew to Atlanta Georgia to be Best man for my best friend Gary. He was Best Man for me so It was payback actually It was an honor. The wedding was on Nov 5th at 4PM. The minister … Continue reading →

A day in Uyuni without booking a trip to the Salt Flats meant another was on the cards. The prospect of another 24 hours in that town would require some chemical assistance.Ben and Fiona checked out of their hovle and … Continue reading →

Yesterday I decided to go to central Sydney by boat and took plenty of pictures like I said I would I bought myself a multicard lets you go on all types of transport for the day and got the train … Continue reading →

Things are always interesting with kids. On the way to the airport was no exception. In fact just before we went through the boom gate to the car park Darcy vomited. Poor thing had been complaining of a sore stomach. … Continue reading →

I left Mexico City for the beach.I took a bus to Oaxaca City and enjoyed some early morning tropical feelings. The sounds of birds thick vegetation and rolling hills. I moved to the second class bus terminal to find more … Continue reading →

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I am alive and a bum for completely neglecting this blog. I am very well though and loving my time in Costa Rica. Everyday I appreciate the people around me more for the most part. Life is good and care … Continue reading →

The Hong Kong Disneyland was no where near as big as the one in Paris so the day and a half that we had left was probably about right. That said we didnt bank on all the queues which were … Continue reading →

Once we had done everything we wanted to in Hong Kong it was off to Disneyland to finish the holiday on a high well for Jake and Freya at least. We took the train but it wasnt direct and coping … Continue reading →

It wasnt so long ago that we were last in Hong Kong so we knew exactly what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go. The first stop was repulse bay after of course travelling from Kowloon where … Continue reading →

Following the stress of Melbourne we had loads of time at Sydney airport. I had wanted to go to the Powerhouse Museum but didnt because of time although in fact I would probably have had time after all rather than … Continue reading →

For our last day in Sydney we got the ferry across to Taronga Zoo. We concentrated on the Australian section of the zoo given that Whipsnade Wildlife Park is not far from where we live.Once we got back to Sydney … Continue reading →

We again hired yet another car for the day and set off for the Blue Mountains. By any other standards it would have been a long way however after Darwin to Kakadu it was a just round the corner. We … Continue reading →

The Harbour Bridge climb came highly recommended so I had a go. There was a minimum age of ten years so our sonwasnt old enough to do it which he was absolutely gutted about. In fact we will apparently need … Continue reading →

As soon as we left assisi it started raining again.but luckily during the last 40 min it eased off which was heaven sent as access to Orvieto is via windey mountain range we had to traverse Scenery was lovely for … Continue reading →

Blog 4 Friday November 12th Karikari Saturday November 13th Kerikeri The Waimate North Industrial and Pastoral ShowFriday morning we left the Far North the Karikari peninsula and travelled around some spectacularly beautiful coastline. I’ll back up and add some photos … Continue reading →