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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.

Montgomerie Links – Hoi An, Vietnam

Posted on August 8, 2015 by SUNGRL

For the past month we have been enjoying the heat of Vietnam and the spoils of the Montgomerie Links Golf Course.  The course was designed by eight-time European Order of Merit winner and 2010 Ryder Cup-winning captain, Colin Montgomerie.  It … Continue reading →

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The Wet Rice Farmer – HoiAn, Vietnam

Posted on July 28, 2015 by SUNGRL

It’s my birthday and I’ll ride if I want to, I’ll ride if I want to!  A water buffalo that is : )  The water buffalo is referred to as the BMW of Vietnam so it was only fitting really. … Continue reading →

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Vy’s Market Restaurant – a Vietnamese Cooking Experience – HoiAn, Vietnam

Posted on July 24, 2015 by SUNGRL

On Wednesday the 15th July Rod, Janine, Zoe and I did a Vietnamese cooking class.  I had done a similar one when we were last in Vietnam in 2011 so I knew we were in for a treat.  We had … Continue reading →

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Escape to Warmer Climes

Posted on July 20, 2015 by SUNGRL

As much as the SUNGRL loves NZ the SUNGRL does not love NZ winters!  The warm climes and golf courses in Asia beckoned so on Friday the 10th July we departed Napier for Auckland and then Auckland for Singapore.  From … Continue reading →

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The Great Lake Trail – A Taster – Taupo, New Zealand

Posted on June 20, 2015 by SUNGRL

When we did The Timber Trail ride back in February, Ted from Tread Routes said we may also like The Great Lake Trail near Taupo.  I had the opportunity to ride the first 20km last Friday and Kinloch turned on … Continue reading →

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Fiji

Posted on June 7, 2015 by SUNGRL

We spent a wonderful, relaxing week in Fiji in the last week of April.  It is called the Land of Smiles because the Fijian people are so friendly and constantly smiling : ) We were lucky enough to be invited … Continue reading →

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Alps to Ocean, Day 5 – Kurow to Oamaru – Waitaki Valley, South Island, New Zealand

Posted on April 22, 2015 by SUNGRL

After a fabulous breakfast provided by Sue, the caretaker of Campbell Park Estate, we decided to start the day’s cycle from Campbell Park Estate rather than being shuttled back to Kurow – it meant we were short changing ourselves by … Continue reading →

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Alps to Ocean, Day 4 – Omarama to Kurow – Waitaki Valley, South Island, New Zealand

Posted on April 22, 2015 by SUNGRL

Day four was a bit overcast and gloomy but still no rain.  The first part of today’s ride was on the off road trail to the top of the Chain Hills before descending beside State Highway 83 to follow the … Continue reading →

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Alps to Ocean, Day 3 – Lake Ohau to Omarama – Mackenzie Basin, South Island, New Zealand

Posted on April 22, 2015 by SUNGRL

We woke up about 7.30am and my roomie Robyn reported it was raining – I told her that we weren’t leaving until 9.30am and it will be fine by then!  By the time we went for breakfast things were already … Continue reading →

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Alps to Ocean, Day 2 – Mt Cook to Lake Ohau – Mackenzie Basin, South Island, New Zealand

Posted on April 22, 2015 by SUNGRL

We awoke on Friday morning to see Mt Cook in all her glory.  This is very special as not everyone gets to see her – mountains do tend to attract clouds.  This is the second time I have done this … Continue reading →

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