Arrived at last
Dec 13th 2012, 12:47 am
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Always enjoy the report on your journies, June, ty
Dec 13th 2012, 2:11 am
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Here are some photos of places I have mentioned.
Redwood Trees
Golf course at Hamurana Springs Recreation Reserve
Kiwi flowers
Silver fern
Redwood Trees
Golf course at Hamurana Springs Recreation Reserve
Kiwi flowers
Silver fern
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Dec 13th 2012, 2:17 am
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How did you get the pics to do that? I can never get that to happen.
Dec 13th 2012, 3:12 am
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Had a lazy day today just had a ride into Tauranga to see where Gail works and meet her colleagues. Tonight we are going to the Twilight Market in Bethlehem.
Dec 13th 2012, 4:38 am
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I went into manage attachments and uploaded them one at a time from my photos, then clicked on the paperclip at the top it then I said attach them all. Hope this helps.
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Dec 13th 2012, 6:39 am
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More photos:-
Hot Pools
Can you see the cruise ships?
Nature reserve
If you click on the top pictures anywhere it brings you a close up. Click on the centre of the pools one and you will see Alan.
Hot Pools
Can you see the cruise ships?
Nature reserve
If you click on the top pictures anywhere it brings you a close up. Click on the centre of the pools one and you will see Alan.
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Dec 14th 2012, 12:03 am
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Fri 14th Dec
Today we have been to Village @ 7 in Te Puna. Here they have all kinds of craft & fancy goods shops. There is also a cafe "Cafe Paradiso" we had our lunch here. The owners are from Leeds Yorkshire and have been here 18 months. They have built the business up and I have to say it appears to be doing well. It was very busy with a few reserved tables. The owner Duncan was telling us they do Yorkshire Puddings in the winter so I would think they will go down a treat.
"Cafe Paradiso, the Bay's tranquil Garden Cafe.
With free parking, indoor/outdoor seating, tranquil gardens, childrens playground and a winter fire, Cafe Paradiso caters for everyone’s tastes whilst maintaining a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Cafe Paradiso is fully licensed and available for private parties, weddings, corporate events and outside catering."
Gail's friend Sandra came with us and she works at the school and knits squares to make blankets so I have ended up with some knitting, not done any for years but I suppose its like riding a bike you never forget.
Today we have been to Village @ 7 in Te Puna. Here they have all kinds of craft & fancy goods shops. There is also a cafe "Cafe Paradiso" we had our lunch here. The owners are from Leeds Yorkshire and have been here 18 months. They have built the business up and I have to say it appears to be doing well. It was very busy with a few reserved tables. The owner Duncan was telling us they do Yorkshire Puddings in the winter so I would think they will go down a treat.
"Cafe Paradiso, the Bay's tranquil Garden Cafe.
With free parking, indoor/outdoor seating, tranquil gardens, childrens playground and a winter fire, Cafe Paradiso caters for everyone’s tastes whilst maintaining a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Cafe Paradiso is fully licensed and available for private parties, weddings, corporate events and outside catering."
Gail's friend Sandra came with us and she works at the school and knits squares to make blankets so I have ended up with some knitting, not done any for years but I suppose its like riding a bike you never forget.
Dec 14th 2012, 5:49 am
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One thing I did not expect to be doing when on holiday was knitting blankets for Romanian Orphanages.
One thing I did not expect to be doing when on holiday was knitting blankets for Romanian Orphanages.
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Dec 15th 2012, 1:24 am
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Sat 15th Dec.
Today we have been to Anna & Garry's they live just outside Rotorura. Its is their son Eoin's 1st birthday and they had a party for him. We met Anna & Garry a few years ago. They are from the UK and we met up with them when they came over in March to introduce their son to their family. My he has grown since then. He was wearing the little sailor suit we brought him back from Benidorm in March (Eoin I mean not Garry.)
Today we have been to Anna & Garry's they live just outside Rotorura. Its is their son Eoin's 1st birthday and they had a party for him. We met Anna & Garry a few years ago. They are from the UK and we met up with them when they came over in March to introduce their son to their family. My he has grown since then. He was wearing the little sailor suit we brought him back from Benidorm in March (Eoin I mean not Garry.)
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Dec 16th 2012, 3:07 am
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Today we have been to see Skyfall in Tauranga. $10 each seniors much the same price as at home. Enjoyed it very much plenty of action but personally I still prefer Roger Moore there was always some humour as well.
Today we have been to see Skyfall in Tauranga. $10 each seniors much the same price as at home. Enjoyed it very much plenty of action but personally I still prefer Roger Moore there was always some humour as well.
Dec 16th 2012, 5:13 am
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Busy, busy, busy. Good on you! 
Dec 17th 2012, 1:45 am
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Mon 17th Dec
It was Ryan's (our Grandson) turn to take us out today. It seems strange him driving us around when it was the other way round years ago. We went to Whakatane, we have been here before and it is always worth a visit. Went to Wally's on The Wharf for Fish & Chips. We have been here before as well and they are the best Fish & Chips we have tasted in a long time $20.20 plus $2 for ketchup not bad for the 3 of us.
It was Ryan's (our Grandson) turn to take us out today. It seems strange him driving us around when it was the other way round years ago. We went to Whakatane, we have been here before and it is always worth a visit. Went to Wally's on The Wharf for Fish & Chips. We have been here before as well and they are the best Fish & Chips we have tasted in a long time $20.20 plus $2 for ketchup not bad for the 3 of us.
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Dec 17th 2012, 3:27 am
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Mon 17th Dec
It was Ryan's (our Grandson) turn to take us out today. It seems strange him driving us around when it was the other way round years ago. We went to Whakatane, we have been here before and it is always worth a visit. Went to Wally's on The Wharf for Fish & Chips. We have been here before as well and they are the best Fish & Chips we have tasted in a long time $20.20 plus $2 for ketchup not bad for the 3 of us.
It was Ryan's (our Grandson) turn to take us out today. It seems strange him driving us around when it was the other way round years ago. We went to Whakatane, we have been here before and it is always worth a visit. Went to Wally's on The Wharf for Fish & Chips. We have been here before as well and they are the best Fish & Chips we have tasted in a long time $20.20 plus $2 for ketchup not bad for the 3 of us.
Dec 18th 2012, 4:31 am
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Tues 18th Dec
Lazy day so nothing to report.
Lazy day so nothing to report.