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Traveler New Zealand July 2023
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- Jul 26, 2023, 5:43am
- 🌬 45 °F
- Altitude: 24 m
- New Zealand Canterbury Kaikoura District Kekerengu New Zealand -42.0009, 173.99842°0’3” S 173°59’53” E
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10.) Day Five: Driving to the Farm
July 26, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 45 °F
Today we got up early to drive from Wānaka to the sheep farm. The farm is located at the southern tip of the southern island.
Unfortunately, for the first time, I got very sick on the ride. It cast a pall over the rest of the day, as I was weak even after I recovered from the nausea, stomach pain and dizziness.
However, we still passed through gorgeous scenery, and visited Arrowtown, Queenstown and Kingston on our way.Read more
Traveler Incredible views!
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Traveler Neuseeland
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- Jul 17, 2023, 12:43pm
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- New Zealand Canterbury Kaikoura District Kekerengu New Zealand -42.0009, 173.99842°0’3” S 173°59’53” E
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Auckland 1
July 17, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Von Hamilton ging es heute morgen erst mal zu den Hamilton Gardens. In einem riesigen Themengarten werden exemplarisch Bewuchs aus verschiedenen Bereichen vorgestellt. Die Pflanzenwelt vor der Ankunft der Europäer oder Pflanzen in England zu Zeiten des 19. Jahrhunderts. Mit der Fahrt nach Oakland war auch eine Besichtigung wichtiger Sehenswürdigkeiten eingeschlossen.
Hier leben wir in einem feudalen Hotel. Den Schwimmingpool habe ich gleich nach unserer Ankunft genutzt und bin ein paar Bahnen geschwommen. Mit dem Besuch eines guten Restaurants haben dann den Tag beendet.Read more
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Traveler Capella Cruising 2023
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- May 7, 2023, 6:45pm
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- New Zealand Canterbury Kaikoura District Kekerengu New Zealand -42.0009, 173.99842°0’3” S 173°59’53” E
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Farewell to the Mayenne River
May 7, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Arrived at the boat in Chateau Gontier a week ago. All was well and clean thanks to our local help man, Alain. Biked to supie, hardware, dealt with jet lag, and walked each am. Cruised down river to Angers, where we await our crane lift out on Weds. Very pleasant Marina location opposite large Chateau, with nice restaurants and easy cycle rides from the boat. Weather very spring like, nice days with a few showers, but cold nights. Landscapes very verdant and lush. Did a 40 k ride along La Loire a Velo, which turned in to 50 km as we got lost. Very happy with knee, hip and butt ! And another ride today to a small village on island in Loire River . Enjoyed 3 markets already from where we love buying ready to eat dinners - had delicious Moroccan lamb shanks last night. Marina restaurant tonight. All tres contentes ici .. G enjoying being under the floor boards quite a lot ! Au voir. R xRead more
Traveler Looks gorgeous!
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Traveler Frothy!
5/25/23Reply
My favourite photo - wish we were there! Ax [Angela Campbell]
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Traveler Capella Cruising 2023
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- Jun 2, 2023, 9:26pm
- 🌙 10 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- New Zealand Canterbury Kaikoura District Kekerengu New Zealand -42.0009, 173.99842°0’3” S 173°59’53” E
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Fracture en France
June 2, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
While on a hire bike in St Helier 2 weeks ago my tyre clipped a low unseen kerb and sent me flying to land hard on my right shoulder . Long story short I have had plate and screw surgery to repaire complex fracture in my upper humerus . In Redon Hospital for 3 nights - back to bateau tomorrow. Have a nice young roommate who also fell off her bike and fractured arm . She speaks English .All good to continue as planned hopefully, with Susie and Scott arriving on Monday . Will wear an arm brace for 6 weeks so no dishes for me, and will try to eat out amap .. am quite comfortable. Redon is good place to be as hôpital 15 min walk from boat , have Boulanger and restaurant at harbour side , mini market close , and hardware a 10 minute bike ride for G. Weather continues to be dry and hot . A couple of bad photos today ! Probably time to stay home and be still, n'est-ce pas ?

Had a lovely few days on Nantes Brest Canal - chatted to families picnicking by the pontoon while we waited for lock . Man complimented me on my beginner French so I explained I was learning with Alliance Française in NZ - Ah ! He said -I am an AF tutor all over the world; from Jordan to China to South America... he knew of their branches in Akl andChch. A nice time with them . He is to the right of photo on grass. Lots of pleasant interactions on the locks, docks etc .Read more
Traveler Sorry have duped some photos -blame the heat 🤨
6/2/23Reply
Don't think you will 'stay home and be still' - lot more of France to show us!! [Olga]
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Traveler Capella Cruising 2023
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- Jun 24, 2023, 2:50am
- 🌧 12 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- New Zealand Canterbury Kaikoura District Kekerengu New Zealand -42.0009, 173.99842°0’3” S 173°59’53” E
Day 52
Belle Ile en Mer
June 24, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Left Capella to drive via Vannes and Auray down the sandy strip of the Quiberon Peninsula to Car Ferry for 1 hour crossing to Le Palais Harbour on Belle Ile. Cloudy weather but Belle Ile is a gem. Drove around the southern coast before checking in at Le Cardinal Hotel by Sauzon Harbour in the north. Think Port Fitzroy in 27 degrees, blue sky, many yachts, and gentle sophistication harbourside ! Hotel was great with pool and spa, harbour view, and our own little beach 2 minutes down the cliff. Walked coastal areas, and swam in the Atlantic Ocean each day - all very natural and beautiful. Great harbourside bar by the lighthouse with Moscow Mules and Chardonnay each evening before a lovely meal. Hotel had a vegetarian buffet which we loved also for 2 dinners. Great to give G a break from cooking, laundry, and doing dishes …. Back to boat now in Redon, preparing to head down the Villaine River tomorrow to Arzal, prior to lift out there, then train to CDG to head home. Will miss the warmth, the peace , the ever friendly Bretons and the patisserie ! But always good to be home n’est-ce pas ? Au revoir for now xRead more
Traveler I checked your travels out on Google Maps. Very nice. What is the water temperature in the Atlantic at this time of the year. Did you have one of those seafood plates.
6/24/23Reply
Traveler Water was cool but enjoyable once you're under .. Didn't have a seafood platter as couldn't do it justice - G had a smaller seafood plate and I was keen on the lobster bisque . Yes, be very hard to leave these blue skies .
6/25/23Reply
La Belle Ile, c’est tres romantique, n’est-ce pas? Et la nourriture s’apparait tres delicieuse! Maintenant je vous souhait une bonne voyage chez vous. 🌈 [Angela]
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Camino Sisters 2023
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- Sep 1, 2023, 9:27pm
- 🌙 11 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- New Zealand Canterbury Kaikoura District Kekerengu New Zealand -42.0009, 173.99842°0’3” S 173°59’53” E
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St Jean- Pied -de- Port
September 1, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Caught the bus from San Sébastien, the drive had us crossing through beautiful countryside, past Chateaus and Villas in the South of France. We arrived in the cutest little village of SJPP.
We collected our Camino passports along with the many pilgrims starting along with us. The weather forecast is great, although maybe on the warm side for the kiwi chick! Here's hoping the trail is dotted with wine bars along the way to keep encouraging us forward!! Bien Camino!! 😆Read more
Traveler Loving your photos ladies. Thanks for sharing 🥰
9/1/23Reply
Traveler Beautiful
9/2/23Reply
Traveler Very cool. Love following this.
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