So today is the first day of our three week expedition to explore the South Island - and it is pouring with rain! Yesterday (Thursday) we left Auckland, returned our rental car, and flew down to Christchurch. The last day or so have been very humid in Auckland, and it was good to arrive to find slightly fresher conditions. Adam weed all over me on the plane, but fortunately all the poo had arrived earlier in the day.
We picked up our camper van, which is quite a large vehicle and so is interesting to drive. We made it to our first stopping point in Christchurch without incident, and we are gradually finding somewhere for all our stuff to go. The children slept (kind of) in the large space over the cab, which was very exciting and rather noisy. Hopefully they will be tireder tonight.
Today we are off to see the Antarctic centre in Christchurch, where there are penguins. Then we are off to find a campground away from the city, hopefully with some better weather.
Over and out.
Richard
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Dear all,
ReplyDeleteGood to hear hear all is well on the other side of the globe and you're enjoying your adventures! Great photos too!
Fulwood life continues to tick over much the same; the house still stands and we're enjoying the beginnings of spring. Pancake Party is tonight so we're having a few friends around and hoping Audrey and husband may join us too!
Love to all,
Simon
It's so nice of you to include the poo/wee details!! I think all the Beavers wrote Peter a letter last night - so hopefully some of them will make it to their destination! Anyway we keep thinking about you and wondering how you're getting on. Hope the weather improves for your trip and you're happy campers!
ReplyDeleteLove Sheila
Hope your travels all going to plan and you are enjoying the campervan experience. All well here - have sent you our E-Mail address!! Have a great time, love to all xxxxx
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Hi
ReplyDeleteReally great to hear all the fun you are having.
Just a few updates on baby news. I'm afraid I don't know all the details but hopefully someone else will
Cherette had another girl, 7lb something. Called Eliza I think.
Joanna Dunn has had a little boy called Toby.
A baby called George has had major heart surgery but I don't know his parents.
Debs Houghton had a little girl called Emily.
Love Hannah x