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Nelson Nice in November

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Ross

The weather down the Marlborough Sounds in November refused to clear up. And the forecast for Nelson always seemed to be “Fine weather with afternoon sea breezes”. So we loaded up the truck, and we moved to Tahunanui…. The Tahunanui … Continue reading →

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Titirangi Bay – On the Fringe

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Ross

We have moved on from November, but there is one more little adventure to mention. While we were down the Marlborough Sounds, we took the opportunity to drive over to Titirangi Bay, north from Kenepuru Sound. We were not sure … Continue reading →

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Alive and Well Out West in Westport

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Ross

I’ve done it again. Got busy on the job(s) and neglected my blogging. We’ve ended up working fairly busily through most of the summer so far. I think I’ve forgotten how to do some of this stuff. Time to get … Continue reading →

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Sojourn In The Sounds – Pt 4 – To Clova Bay

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Ross

Q. What do you call a photographer without a camera? A. Nobody calls a photographer without a camera… We still had a bit more exploring to do on this side of Kenepuru Sound while we were staying at Ohauparuparu Bay.

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Sojourn In The Sounds – Part Three to Raetihi

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Ross

From Cowshed Bay we moved on with the weather showing signs of improving. We drove to the head of Kenepuru Sound, and then continued on along the north side to Ohauparuparu Bay. Here we are allowed to park up for … Continue reading →

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Sojourn in the Sounds – Pt 2 Cowshed Bay

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Ross

Cowshed Bay does seem to be an awful name for a beautiful bay down Kenepuru Sound. It’s a DOC camp just before the Portage Hotel. DOC in this case is the abbreviation for Department Overlooks Cleaning. (More on that shortly.) … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again – Sojourn In The Sounds

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Ross

We got away from work and Blenheim last week. We saddled up Suzi motorhome and headed down the Sounds. Even though going to Marlborough Sounds involves going north, it’s always terms as doing “down” the Sounds. I wonder why. The … Continue reading →

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Wandom Walking in Wither Hills

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Ross

The first big break from work we had in Blenheim we hung out around Blenheim. We had a few things to catch up with, and some rest and relaxation to do. The weather was warm and spring was in the … Continue reading →

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Work – The Continual Curse of the Retiring Types

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Ross

Yep, it’s been a while. Again…. We’ve been working, and rather a lot. It’s an excuse I know. But heck, we’ve just finished 5 weeks of working dawn to dusk, with a total of only 2 nights off (and sort-of … Continue reading →

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Fast Forward – All Over the Place

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Ross

And that was about it. We’d spent five wonderful weeks touring the northern beaches of Auckland City. And never left the city. We’d taken advantage of the wonderful chain of Auckland Regional Parks on the eastern side. And explored a … Continue reading →

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In Search of South Head – Kaipara Harbour

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Ross

Having passed up on one day when the weather didn’t seem as bad as was predicted, we headed off the next day in search of the sun and the South Head of Kaipara Harbour. Back in the winter of 2009 … Continue reading →

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Soujourn at Shelly Beach – Kaipara Harbour

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Ross

We finally moved on from Wharahine and headed down the Kaipara Harbour to Helensville, at the south end. On the way we made a stop at Kaukapakapa where Dad used to own the store back in the 1940s. Parts of … Continue reading →

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Catching Up With the Kaipara – Some of the Middle Bit

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Ross

From Tawharanui we retraced our steps back West to Warkworth. The weather wasn’t much good but we resisted the temptation to stay put. We headed north to Wellsford and then turned west again, on SH16 briefly, then north towards Port … Continue reading →

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Tawharanui Regional Park – The Other Days

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Ross

We kept thinking that the weather mightn’t hold. And were wanting to make the most of it while it lasted. July had been exceptional, and August was starting the same way. The biggest walk is to the eastern extremity, Tokatu … Continue reading →

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Tawharanui Regional Park – and Goat Island

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Ross

From Snells Beach we didn’t move far. Tawharanui Regional Park is not far away – to the north east. We’d previously visited in the car, but wanted a longer stay. It is a lovely place; some say the jewel in … Continue reading →

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