Last day in Town
August 22, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Another walk around town to catch up on some emails as the apartment does not have any Wi-Fi. Interesting how we cannot cope without modern technology for more than a day or so.
Auckland here we come
August 23, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Today we head back to Auckland, it was a lovely few days staying in the Bay of Islands and taking in the history of the Maori people. A shame we did not see the whales but a pod of dolphins still wasRead more
Paralympics New Zealand Spirit of Gold
August 23, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Before we went home we went via the CBD as it was the Paralympics New Zealand Spirit of Gold Mufti Day. They were celebrating one year to go until the start of the Paralympic Games with a cool new popRead more
Back in Orakei
August 24, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
We stayed in today to catch up on the washing and have a rest after our mini break. Melissa and Charlie both have colds so it was just nice being home and not doing anything except play with Charlie.
Another day in Orakei
August 25, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Again not much happening, Luke and Melissa are trying to sell their car before heading back to Australia. John and Luke went to a place where you can sell your car privately , but alas no luck. WeRead more
It's my Birthday
August 26, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Todays adventure was a trip to the Aquarium, it was so much better than I thought and really worth the visit. Especially as on your birthday it is free, bonus.
The Aquarium opened in 1985 by a NewRead more
Gardening Day
August 27, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Stay at home day, as we have been to Auckland before and the reason for a trip was to be with Melissa, Luke and Charlie . John did some gardening and I played with Charlie.
Sky Tower
August 28, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Today is going to be busy. Wriggle and Rhyme with Charlie at St Helliers, Lunch for my birthday and fathers day at Sky Tower and Luke is flying a plane which is an experience her received as aRead more
Leaving Day
August 29, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Today we leave Auckland, we enjoyed our time here but we are looking forward to being home for a few months so we can do a few things around Camperdown Castle which require attendance.
The Wilson'sRead more
Home
August 29, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Home, now all unpacked even a load of washing on.
Until March it will be all about us and family.





































