AngleterreSouth Lakeland DistrictHeversham54°14’23” N 2°46’15” W
29 janvier, Angleterre ⋅ 🌧 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
AngleterreMole ValleyGatwickLondon Gatwick Airport51°9’6” N 0°9’52” W
30 janvier, Angleterre ⋅ ☁️ 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 30 janvier, Qatar ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Whoever knew there was a forest in Doha airport. We were nearly last people on plane as security could not locate our electronic visa and we had no internet to prove we have done it. Jon had his headEn savoir plus
1 février, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Managed to get some sleep on plane so not too tired 😴 No photo as pitch black.
Nouvelle-ZélandeAucklandUniversity of Auckland36°50’56” S 174°45’55” E 1 février, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 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 andEn savoir plus
Voyageur There is staying awake for the day and doing a full day of tourist activities! Glad you are there safely. Enjoy!! X
Nouvelle-ZélandeAucklandSaint HeliersRangitoto Ferry Terminal36°48’28” S 174°51’43” E 2 février, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌬 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 ofEn savoir plus
Nouvelle-ZélandeAucklandParnellMount Hobson36°51’38” S 174°46’39” E
3 février, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌬 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 volcanoEn savoir plus
Voyageur 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
Nouvelle-ZélandeAucklandMount EdenMount Eden Domain36°52’35” S 174°45’53” E
3 février, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Mount in Auckland affording extensive views of Auckland.
4 février, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 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😁.
Nouvelle-ZélandeNorthlandWhangareiUrquharts Bay35°50’50” S 174°32’5” E 5 février, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 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]
Voyageur Oh my goodness, the dream has become a reality. Wishing you safe travels and wonderful times ❤️
Voyageur What a start. Plain sailing from here.....