September 8, 2024
Day 3 – Crossing the border.
With our final breakfast in England eaten we were on the road just after 9, the weather a bit drizzly, … Read More “Day 3 – Crossing the border.”
September 7, 2024
Day 2 – A National Trust kind of day
A bit of an early start as we had a Parkrun to do. Unfortunately not at Jubilee park as planned … Read More “Day 2 – A National Trust kind of day”
September 6, 2024
Day 1 – We’re on our way – well just to halfway for the mo.
After a hectic week, it finally all came together. The toiletries got bought and packed, the travel cubes packed, decisions … Read More “Day 1 – We’re on our way – well just to halfway for the mo.”
August 22, 2024
August 2024
Well a new adventure is almost upon us. Commencing Friday 6th September we will begin our 570 mile journey to … Read More “August 2024”
March 14, 2024
Day 34 – Farewell for now to New Zealand (but we will return) – Thursday 14th March
The alarms were set for 7.30 on our last morning in NZ. We showered, dressed and managed to get everything … Read More “Day 34 – Farewell for now to New Zealand (but we will return) – Thursday 14th March”
March 13, 2024
Day 33 – The Penultimate Blog (aka Dave’s blog) – Wednesday 13th March
We awoke just before 8 o’clock after our final night with Mabel (we both slept very well). We could hear … Read More “Day 33 – The Penultimate Blog (aka Dave’s blog) – Wednesday 13th March”
March 12, 2024
Day 32 – Cloud Piercer – Tuesday 12th March
The night sky was just amazing last night, you could clearly see Orions belt and the Milky Way plus a … Read More “Day 32 – Cloud Piercer – Tuesday 12th March”
March 11, 2024
Day 31 – Heading for the White Horse – Monday 11th March
It was actually nice to be sleeping back in Mabel (never thought I’d say that) and we both slept really … Read More “Day 31 – Heading for the White Horse – Monday 11th March”
March 10, 2024
Day 30 – Retracing our steps – Sunday 10th March
Rudely awoken by the alarms this morning at 6.30. A quick shower and dressed, as breakfast (full English) was at … Read More “Day 30 – Retracing our steps – Sunday 10th March”
Day 29 – It’s all about the timing- Saturday 9th March
It’s Saturday so that can only mean one thing……. Parkrun, but this time an actual official one in Te Anau … Read More “Day 29 – It’s all about the timing- Saturday 9th March”