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About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

Predator Ridge – Okanagan Valley, Canada

Posted on July 19, 2016 by SUNGRL

We have just spent the last four nights at the Predator Ridge Golf Resort.  Steve was invited to play in a 54 hole tournament by our Canadian friend Gary.  This tournament is called the Holland Derby as it was initiated … Continue reading →

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Exploring Kelonwa & The Okanagan Valley – Canada

Posted on July 18, 2016 by SUNGRL

On Saturday morning I took a free walking tour through the Culltural District of Kelonwa.  Apparently the distance was only 2km but we saw a lot of things and the tour went for two hours!  Our tour guide Robin was … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Day 5 – Vancouver, Canada

Posted on July 15, 2016 by SUNGRL

Again the day started off cool with grey skies.  We decided to go and do the Park Loop on the Hop on Hop off Trolley Bus.  Unfortunately we got the same driver that we had the other day.  He pointed … Continue reading →

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Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club – Vancouver, Canada

Posted on July 15, 2016 by SUNGRL

On Tuesday we decided to have a game of golf in Vancouver.  Steve had been checking out the deals of course and spotted Mayfair Lakes.  It was a shot gun start at 8am so we signed up.  We played with … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Day 3 – Vancouver, Canada

Posted on July 14, 2016 by SUNGRL

Erik my tour guide from Granville Island mentioned he was doing a walking tour in the city on Monday so I signed us both up.  The Tour Guys run various tours in the city and they are free- you just … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Day 1 & 2 – Vancouver, Canada

Posted on July 12, 2016 by SUNGRL

Our flight from Napier to Auckland was supposed to depart at 5.35pm but due to various weather issues most flights ran late that day.  We ended up departing about 6pm, arriving into Auckland at 7pm.  Our flight to Vancouver was … Continue reading →

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The Hump Ridge Track – Fiordland National Park, NZ

Posted on April 9, 2016 by SUNGRL

On the 1st of March 2016 eleven of us embarked on walking the Hump Ridge Track.  The Hump Ridge Track is located in the south east of Fiordland National Park, in the South Island of NZ.  The track is about … Continue reading →

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Clutha Gold Bike Trail – Central Otago, New Zealand

Posted on April 9, 2016 by SUNGRL

We had an early start on day four – we left the Lake Roxburgh Lodge at 7.30am – breakfast was some 10km away in Roxburgh township.  We rode up to the dam before getting onto the Clutha Gold Trail proper. … Continue reading →

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Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail – Central Otago, New Zealand

Posted on April 5, 2016 by SUNGRL

Today we said goodbye to our glamping site as we were on the move to the Roxburgh area for the next installment of cycling.  The weather was definitely on the improve.  The drive from Lake Hawea to Clyde took about … Continue reading →

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Cycling in Queenstown and Wanaka – Central Otago, New Zealand

Posted on April 5, 2016 by SUNGRL

Our annual cycle trip this year was back in one of my favourite spots – Central Otago.  Central Otago is NZ’s most inland region, located in the southern half of the South Island. It is surrounded By Queenstown Lakes District … Continue reading →

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