İngiltereSouth Lakeland DistrictHeversham54°14’23” N 2°46’15” W
29 Ocak, İngiltere ⋅ 🌧 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
İngiltereMole ValleyGatwickLondon Gatwick Airport51°9’6” N 0°9’52” W
30 Ocak, İngiltere ⋅ ☁️ 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
KatarBaladīyat ad DawḩahBakrah wa Qu‘ūdHamad International25°15’54” N 51°33’31” E 30 Ocak, Katar ⋅ ☁️ 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 headOkumaya devam et
1 Şubat, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Managed to get some sleep on plane so not too tired 😴 No photo as pitch black.
Yeni ZelandaAucklandUniversity of Auckland36°50’56” S 174°45’55” E 1 Şubat, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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 andOkumaya devam et
Yeni ZelandaAucklandSaint HeliersRangitoto Ferry Terminal36°48’28” S 174°51’43” E 2 Şubat, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 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 ofOkumaya devam et
Yeni ZelandaAucklandParnellMount Hobson36°51’38” S 174°46’39” E
3 Şubat, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 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 volcanoOkumaya devam et
Gezgin 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
Yeni ZelandaAucklandMount EdenMount Eden Domain36°52’35” S 174°45’53” E
3 Şubat, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Mount in Auckland affording extensive views of Auckland.
Yeni ZelandaNorthlandKaipara DistrictMangawhai Heads36°4’49” S 174°35’54” E
4 Şubat, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 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😁.
Yeni ZelandaNorthlandWhangareiUrquharts Bay35°50’50” S 174°32’5” E 5 Şubat, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 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]
Gezgin Oh my goodness, the dream has become a reality. Wishing you safe travels and wonderful times ❤️
Gezgin What a start. Plain sailing from here.....