Category Archives: Daily log

The Roxburgh Virgin and Other Miracles

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Ross

Somewhat reluctantly we finally got ourselves out of Dodge City/Dunedin on Wednesday. We’d done a lot of catching up and missed a few people as well but it was time to head west. West into Central (Otago) and the real … Continue reading →

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Catching Up and Down-Sizing in Dunedin

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Ross

We have just had a couple of busy weeks in Dunedin, catching up with family and friends. This is always lovely but also reminds us of what we miss out on being away. There never seems to be enough time. … Continue reading →

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Only in Oamaru

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Ross

Last weekend we had a lovely time in Oamaru, enjoying the galleries and shops in the old part of town. It is an extraordinary part of New Zealand with its Victorian streetscapes. And Oamaru makes the most of it. Lots … Continue reading →

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Oamaru On The Way (On Fire)

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Ross

On our way south last weekend (Queens Birthday weekend), we stopped off in Oamaru. The Oamaru On Fire event/festival thing was on on the Friday night and there was a steampunk thing going all weekend. Oamaru has extraordinary Victorian streetscapes … Continue reading →

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South Into Winter – via Hanmer Springs

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Ross

Each winter that we’ve been on the road we’ve gone north. This time we’ve headed south, and not without some apprehension. We thought we’d soften the shock by starting with some hot pools. And there’s none nicer than Hanmer Springs. … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Sillies

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Ross

This is a cautionary tale about relying on GPS navigation for anything much more than amusement. We’ve heard all the stories of dumb drivers who end up on wilderness roads with the guidance of their GPS navigation system. Up the … Continue reading →

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A Room With a View – Picton

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ross

Our latest motel managing gig was in Picton. The motels had a wonderful view over the marina and Picton Harbour and our room was no different. We got to enjoy watching the ferries come and go and all the other … Continue reading →

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Destination Davies Bay

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Ross

While we were lazing at Momerangi Bay on Queen Charlotte Sound last week, we thought some exercise would be good. Nothing too strenuous. Just a nice walk on the first part of that end of the Queen Charlotte Track. To Davies … Continue reading →

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A Magical Moment at Momerangi Bay

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Ross

The previous day had been a lovely one, lazing around at Momerangi Bay on Queen Charlotte Sound. Watching the seals swim under us on the wharf was a something special that we thought would take some beating. But then next … Continue reading →

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A Magical Day at Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Ross

When we finished working at Nelson a week ago we had a couple of days before we were due to start more working in Picton. We were keen for somewhere relaxing and Momerangi Bay on the road around Queen Charlotte … Continue reading →

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Around and About at Tahunanui – Nelson

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Ross

When we finished working at Porirua we flew back to Blenheim and picked up Suzi motorhome and headed over to Nelson. We had problems with our vacuum toilet; mainly it didn’t work. It had been a problem before we went … Continue reading →

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Flat Out in Porirua

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Ross

From Picton we headed on to Blenheim and a couple of weeks work at motels there. Then the day we finished there we flew over to Wellington to start work at motels in Porirua the next day. This was a … Continue reading →

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Passing Through Picton

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Ross

En route from Momerangi Bay on the Queen Charlotte Sound to Blenheim it is hard not to stop at the lookout over Picton. This is at the end/beginning of the Queen Charlotte Drive – a road of many corners. Which … Continue reading →

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Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound – Part 2

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Ross

We weren’t quite finished with Momerangi Bay. Or it wasn’t finished with us. There was a lovely last morning to have to ultimately drag ourselves away from. Water, forest, sun, remote – a happy combination.

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Momerangi Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound – Part 1

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Ross

From Nelson, we inched our way closer to Blenheim and work. We were enjoying our little bit of summer and were keen for all the sun and relaxation we could find. We were keen for some seaside sun and settled … Continue reading →

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