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Day 76
Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68758, 176.0771938°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 1 of self isolation
March 26, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
First day New Zealand is on lockdown for 4 weeks. I started the day with a workout in the garden. We then stripped some of the beds and had lots of laundry to do! We had lunch and then went for a walk down to the lake. Not many people about. Just a few out for a walk but hardly any cars. The police were stopping campervans probably to ask where they have travelled from. You have to stay in the same town during the lockdown. We met an old couple from england who were also stuck here in Taupo. They are staying in a hotel only the two of them. In the afternoon I baked a banana loaf. We enjoyed it with a coffee. I read my kindle for a bit. Ashleigh cooked steak for tea and we enjoyed it with a beer.Read more
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Day 77
Friday, March 27, 2020 at 5:00 PM
🌙 15 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.6876, 176.0772338°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
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Day 2 of self isolation
March 27, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
I started the morning with a 30 minute Yoga class on YouTube. We then cleaned the main kitchen. Had to clean the fridges, oven, behind kitchen appliances, microwave, oven vents, bins and food boxes. Also did a massive pile of washing up that the guests had left. We did some washing and will finish off the kitchen tomorow morning.

We then went to countdown supermarket. Only a short que to get in. They had 2m lines marked outside. Just had to get a few toiletries and picked up a bottle of sauvignon blanc. Had to buy something to get through the lockdown. Ashleigh got a bottle of red.

In the afternoon I tried out my new sketch pad and watercolour pencils. Decided to draw some flowers: a rose, daffodil and a bunch of flowers. In the evening we watched a film with some Popcorn.Read more
Traveler They look really good Lizzy!
3/28/20Reply
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Day 78
Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 5:00 PM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68762, 176.0772238°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 3 of self isolation
March 28, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
This morning we had a lie in and then did some laundry. We had a walk down to the harbourside and relaxed there for a bit. When we got back I did a 30 minute ab workout. We had chicken with lemon and herbs and roast potatoes and veg for tea. It was a beautiful evening ( See video from the balcony)Read more
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Day 79
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 5:00 PM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.6875, 176.0772138°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
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Day 4 of self isolation
March 29, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
In the morning I went for a 30 minute run next to the Iake. It was a beautiful clear blue sky and very sunny. We then washed more laundry in the hostel (it's never ending)

In the afternoon Ashleigh and I went for a cycle to Acacia bay in Taupo. Acacia Bay is a community on a small inlet on the western shores of Tapuaeharuru Bay. I've been before but Ashleigh hasn't. It's a pretty little peaceful spot by the lake. We relaxed there. I read twenties girl on my kindle and Ashleigh read random a book his dad has written.Read more
Traveler There can't be a nicer place to be in lock down. Love Dad and Nicky
3/29/20Reply
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Day 80
Monday, March 30, 2020 at 10:29 PM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68754, 176.0771838°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 5 of self isolation
March 30, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
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Day 81
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 4:00 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68749, 176.0772438°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 6 of self isolation
March 31, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
This morning I couldn't get out of bed, I wasn't feeling very motivated to do anything so decided to have a day off work. I was feeling a little low so decided to do a workout in the garden. Ashleigh did some work in the hostel. In the afternoon we headed to the natural hot springs. Unfortunately the water was very low so we couldn't swim. The police came and spoke to everyone there to say its probably not a good idea to be here. Its a small park so they didn't want people gathering here. It wasn' too busy and we were keeping our distance from everyone. More than 2m..

We decided to leave and walk further up the hill. We relaxed there with a book overlooking the river. We went to the supermarket to see if we could find a rolling pin and cutter to make some Welsh cakes unfortunately countdown didn't have any. We relaxed in the evening watching tv.Read more
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Day 82
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68761, 176.0771638°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 7 of self isolation
April 1, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Feeling better and more motivated this morning. We did the laundry over in the quarter's and cleaned the lounge and kitchen. We went for a swim in the lake in the afternoon. It was very refreshing. It was 21 degress today. After the swim I went to pack and save to get some essentials and ingredients to make cookies. There was a long que to the other end of the car park! Luckily enough I expected this and bought my kindle to read in the que.

I made chocolate chunk cookies in the evening. Ashleigh and I both enjoyed them with a cup of tea.Read more
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Day 83
Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 4:00 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68753, 176.077338°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 8 of self isolation
April 2, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today we walked over 13km next to the lake. It was a beautiful warm sunny day. It made us feel grateful to be here during lock down. In the afternoon we relaxed in the garden reading.

We had a bit of an eventful evening! We caught a couple of guys trying to break in underneath the building. We heard a thud so I'm guessing they tried to boot it. We went outside to see what it was and asked what they were doing and they walked off. Hopefully as they know we're here now they won't be coming back. We told our manager who has informed the police. He also tried to go out looking for them. I wish we took a photo at the time! We then walked around the building for security check. We were outside some of the dorm rooms and kept hearing this knocking it was a bit scary we thought someone was in there. It turned out it was a flap in one of the air vents going in the wind upstairs!Read more
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Day 84
Friday, April 3, 2020 at 10:06 PM
🌙 13 °C
Altitude: 375 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68769, 176.0772538°41’16” S 176°4’38” E
Day 9 of self isolation
April 3, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
In the morning I did a body balance class workout that was on tv by Les Mills. In the afternoon we cycled 18.6km. We cycled to Mt Tauhara. We never got the chance to go there before lock down. It was a very hilly hot cycle to get there. Lovely views when we got there though. Enjoyed the cycle all down hill on the way back! We had a nice cold beer on the balcony in the evening.Read more
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Day 85
Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 7:37 PM
🌙 16 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68762, 176.0772638°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 10 of self isolation
April 4, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
In the morning we did some work in the hostel. We washed more linen and watered all the plants. We then went to our favourite spot by the lake to read and relax. It was a warm afternoon. I did some yoga when we got back. In the evening we went for a walk down to the harbourside to see the sunset. It was beautiful.Read more
TravelerLooks amazing guys how long you over there for i only ask as my sis who lives in new Zealand says the government are letting foreign travellers to get back to the uk xx
4/4/20Reply
TravelerWe are staying in Taupo for the 4 week lock down period. Hoping it won't be any longer. If not we plan to go down to the South island which we haven't done yet. The government says that, but two people I know have been stuck in Auckland, NL trying to get back to the UK for a while now. Their flights keep getting cancelled. It seems impossible right now xx
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Day 86
Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 4:58 PM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68749, 176.0772938°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 11 of self isolation
April 5, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
In the morning we had pancakes for breakfast with lemon and sugar a. I then went for a run for half an hour by the lake. Its definitely feeling easier! We both had a chilled afternoon. Ashleigh watched tiger King on Netflix. I relaxed in the garden with a book.Read more
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Day 87
Monday, April 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68756, 176.0773138°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 12 of self isolation
April 6, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
This morning I did a body balance workout. Finished off the linen. It's all done now! Ashleigh relaxed in the garden in the morning. We then had lunch and cycled a long the great lake walkway. We relaxed on the beach by the lake couldn't stay for long because the wind was cold. When we got back we made some Welshcakes. Not as easy as you might think. You have to keep the temperature low when cooking them in a griddle pan other wise they burn. Our first batch burnt unfortunately but the second batch was perfect!Read more
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Day 88
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 375 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68778, 176.0772338°41’16” S 176°4’38” E
Day 13 of self isolation
April 7, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
I did a bodycombat workout this morning. It was hard work punching and kicking for an hour. In the afternoon we went for a walk by the harbour and then relaxed in the garden.
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Day 89
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 7:10 PM
🌧 13 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.6876, 176.0773638°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
We've made it to 2 weeks!
April 8, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
We didn't do anything exciting today! Weather has been grey and raining most of the day. I did a body balance workout in the morning. I then went to do a small food shop. It took 1 hour and a half from when I left to when I got back. The que was so long today to get in. It was still worth it for the nice couple of bottles of wine I got and Easter baking essentials! In the afternoon I finished reading my book Scars like Wings- definitely recommend this book. In the evening we went for a walk. It was dark but was nice to get out for some fresh air. It gets dark a lot earlier here now, now the clocks have gone back.

Below are a few pictures of the apartment we are staying in as I haven't posted any yet for you guys to see.Read more
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Day 90
Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 6:25 PM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68763, 176.077338°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 15 of self isolation
April 9, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
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Day 91
Friday, April 10, 2020 at 5:06 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68762, 176.0773338°41’15” S 176°4’38” E
Day 16 of self isolation
April 10, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
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Day 92
Saturday, April 11, 2020
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 378 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68756, 176.0773938°41’15” S 176°4’39” E
Day 17 of self isolation Easter weekend
April 11, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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Day 93
Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 5:00 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 378 m
New Zealand Taupo -38.68752, 176.0774438°41’15” S 176°4’39” E
Day 18 of self isolation
April 12, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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Day 94
Monday, April 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 372 m
New Zealand Nukuhau -38.6859, 176.0702338°41’9” S 176°4’13” E
Day 19 of self isolation
April 13, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Didn't take any photos today. We walked to the natural hot springs in the afternoon. It's been grey and raining on and off today. Luckily we didn't get caught out in the rain. We enjoyed watching race across Australia on tv in the evening.Read more
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Day 95
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 5:38 PM
⛅ 10 °C
Altitude: 372 m
New Zealand Nukuhau -38.68586, 176.0701538°41’9” S 176°4’13” E
Day 20 of self isolation
April 14, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Woke up a few times in the night to strong winds. It's been raining on and off all day. Luckily enough early this evening it stopped and the sun came out so we went for a walk. Only 10 degrees today and a bit cold as the winds are coming from the south.Read more
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Day 97
Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 11:31 AM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 349 m
New Zealand Nukuhau -38.68833, 176.0657838°41’18” S 176°3’57” E
We've made it to 3 weeks!
April 16, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
21 days of isolation. This week has been a looong one!
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Day 98
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5:34 PM
🌧 15 °C
Altitude: 374 m
New Zealand Nukuhau -38.68476, 176.0706438°41’5” S 176°4’14” E
Day 22 of self isolation
April 17, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
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Day 98
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5:40 PM
🌧 15 °C
Altitude: 379 m
New Zealand Nukuhau -38.68583, 176.071638°41’9” S 176°4’18” E
Day 23 .. Please stop raining ☔
April 17, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
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Day 100
Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 5:34 PM
☁️ 15 °C
Altitude: 372 m
New Zealand Nukuhau -38.68713, 176.0696238°41’14” S 176°4’11” E
Day 24 of self isolation
April 19, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Getting a bit restless now doing the same thing every day. I thought about doing an online course before but unfortunately we don't have any WiFi anymore :( we just had it for the first 2 weeks of lockdown. Then the company cut it off. We find out on Monday if lockdown goes down to level 3 🤞

Level 3 means takeaways will open but unfortunately not cafes, bars or restaurants. You still can't travel only in your region. You will be allowed to swim and do water sports. We will be allowed to go tramping now. We've wanted to climb Mt Tauhara so hoping we can do that. Schools will open but I think its just for children of essential workers. You can meet people outside your bubble but they've said to keep it small and not congregate in large numbers. Hoping after this if all goes well we will go to level 2.Read more
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Day 100
Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 5:56 PM
☁️ 15 °C
Altitude: 373 m
New Zealand Nukuhau -38.68672, 176.069438°41’12” S 176°4’10” E
Day 25 of self isolation
April 19, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
This afternoon I did a 5k run by the lake to raise money for help the heroes. All proceeds go to NHS Charities Together, who’s mission statement is to support the welfare and the wellbeing of NHS staff as they fight COVID-19.

It was a hilly run. It was not easy. Not my quickest pace but I didn't stop running which was the main thing! I was nominated by my friend Cathy on Instagram. You donate £5 and then nominate 5 friends to do it.

Early evening we went for a walk in the park by the lake it was very peaceful and all the autumn leaves have come out. The colours looked beautiful! The statue is of Sri Chinmoy. He founded the 150 nation Peace Run and dedicated his own life to world peace. Sri Chinmoy visited NZ on four occasions and met successive Prime Ministers, founding a legacy of peace initiatives around the nation. Over 12,000 people attended his many free Peace Concerts in New Zealand. He personally visited Taupo for 12 days in 2002, meeting some of its famous locals including rugby great Colin ‘Pinetree’ Meads.Read more
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