Author Archives: Ross

Sad (and Sorry?) Secret of the Wairarapa

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Ross

We traversed the lower Wairarapa a few times as we explored the towns and sights. And as we do, we picked up the tourist pamphlets to see what to see and learn more about the places. Most  of the information … Continue reading →

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Stonehenge Aotearoa and Happy New NZ Year

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Ross

There is of course the other Stonehenge in England. But that only works for the Northern Hemisphere. It turns out we have our own one for New Zealand. Which is good as we’re not in the Northern Hemisphere. Stonehenge Aotearoa … Continue reading →

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More of Martinborough

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Ross

After our big day out to White Rock, we were thinking a bit more local for Saturday. It was another nice day and we headed back to Martinborough. We’d passed through it a couple of times over the last few … Continue reading →

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Way Over the Wairarapa to White Rock

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Ross

The weather looked good for last Friday so we agreed it was time for an adventure. Wyn had always been keen to see White Rock, a remote beach South East of Martinborough. You can walk about 5 kms past the … Continue reading →

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Gray Days in Greytown

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Ross

Did you know Greytown was New Zealand’s first planned inland settlement, in 1854? I didn’t. I guess that makes it one of the first mistake by planners because when the railway came through in the 1870s it missed Greytown out … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again…. Again

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Ross

So finally today we fired up Suzi truck and headed out of Porirua. It’s been six weeks since we pulled in. Six weeks has been a long time away from our mobile home. So now we’re back Suzi. Re-learning a … Continue reading →

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Much More Motels

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Ross

So we worked one more gig at the motels at Blenheim, in March. And tried to get some jobs with the grape harvest. The big companies are awful. It’s all on-line applications and you cannot get to talk to anyone … Continue reading →

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I Will Become a Better Blogger

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Ross

I will become a better blogger. I will become a better blogger. I will become a better blogger. I will become a better blogger.

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Still Still Alive and Well

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Ross

Crikey, another month up the spout. Farewell February. We’re still going OK. A bit much working mind you… We’re supposed to be semi-retired but the semi part is getting smaller. I guess this is what happens when we use our … Continue reading →

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Still Alive and Well

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Ross

Oh dear oh dear oh dear….. Big long time and no blog…. We seems to have been a bit busy for a bit of a while. What with one thing and a squillion others đŸ™‚ Anyway, we’re both still alive … Continue reading →

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Piwakawaka Bay – Pelorous Sound

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Ross

  Piwakawaka is Maori for fantail – as in fantail birds. There you go, maybe you learned something? Don’t say this blog isn’t educational. I learnt something anyway. Elaine Bay is a bit of a secret and the walks from … Continue reading →

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Elaine – Bay of Many Moods

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Ross

  Our visit to Elaine Bay (Marlborough Sounds) earlier in the month hadn’t started well. The wind blew from four directions (including down) and got us concerned enough to retreat for one night. We returned and gradually the wind settled. … Continue reading →

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Again the Archer Track – Sound Secret

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Ross

It was just last week that we were at Elaine Bay in Marlborough Sounds, down towards French Pass. After a rough couple of days the sun came out. Which made all the difference. And gradually the wind died down, which … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day #19 (SE Asia Day 9 – Bangkok)

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Ross

Travels in South East Asia August-September 2011 – Day 9 – Bangkok Pulling in to Bangkok by train was an interesting way to arrive in the bigcity. But it did give the impression that it is quite big. Bangkok is … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day #18 (SE Asia Day 8 – Thailand Travel)

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Ross

Travels in South East Asia August-September 2011 – Day 8. Leaving Koh Samui was another adventure. We could easily have stayed longer, but we had places to go. We had booked travel to Bangkok, but that was an adventure in … Continue reading →

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