EnglandSouth Lakeland DistrictHeversham54°14’23” N 2°46’15” W
January 29 in England ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
Well, we have set off on our travels. Amber warning for rain in Cumbria and train to London cancelled. Regardless we have made it to Gatwick ready for our flights tomorrow
EnglandMole ValleyGatwickGatwick Airport51°9’6” N 0°9’52” W
January 30 in England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Arrived at airport just missed Greggs breakfast offer by four minutes. Long flight awaited us. Rookie mistake bought large sun cream which we then had to leave at Doha security
QatarBaladīyat ad DawḩahBakrah wa Qu‘ūdHamad International25°15’54” N 51°33’31” E
New ZealandAucklandAuckland AirportAuckland International Airport37°0’22” S 174°46’58” E February 1 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Managed to get some sleep on plane so not too tired 😴 No photo as pitch black.
New ZealandAucklandUniversity of Auckland36°50’56” S 174°45’55” E February 1 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Tried to stay awake all day. Got two buses into Auckland and dropped off bags. Did part of coast to coast walk, including war museum with lovely park. Did walking tour in afternoon. 36,000 steps andRead more
New ZealandAucklandSaint HeliersRangitoto Ferry Terminal36°48’28” S 174°51’43” E February 2 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Ferry trip in morning to Rangitoto island formed 600 years ago by volcanic eruption. Long walk to crater with some lovely views of Auckland and surroundings from the summit. Also some lovely views ofRead more
New ZealandAucklandParnellMount Hobson36°51’38” S 174°46’39” E
February 3 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Not actually a war museum but the war memorial is in front of the building. Extensive exhibits of Māori culture. Also fascinating exhibits on volcanoes describing how Auckland is built on a volcanoRead more
Traveler I remember the volcano formation info making me think twice about how safe NZ was and then after we left there was the earthquake that destroyed the steeple of Christchurch cathedral!😱 but it’s pretty stable so sure you’ll be fine. I hope you are enjoying yourselves. Loving following you. XX
New ZealandAucklandMt EdenMount Eden Domain36°52’35” S 174°45’53” E
February 3 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Mount in Auckland affording extensive views of Auckland.
New ZealandNorthlandKaipara DistrictMangawhai Heads36°4’49” S 174°35’54” E
February 4 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Another walk and phew! What a scorcher! High twenties 😱 Not blistering but hot enough when walking. Frozen yoghurt for Jon at the end of the walk. What a relief😁.
New ZealandNorthlandWhangareiUrquharts Bay35°50’50” S 174°32’5” E February 5 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Another walk. This is getting serious. Lovely weather and gorgeous scenery and a lovely Monarch butterfly
Onwards and upwards have fun on your travels [Tjp]
Traveler Oh my goodness, the dream has become a reality. Wishing you safe travels and wonderful times ❤️
Traveler What a start. Plain sailing from here.....