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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.

Mountains to the Sea (nearly) Cycle Trip – Mellonsfolly Ranch

Posted on February 7, 2017 by SUNGRL

We were really reluctant to leave the Flying Fox Lodge after our enjoyable evening and lovely breakfast but further adventure awaited us. We had to have our bags out a bit earlier so they could go across in the Flying … Continue reading →

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Mountains to Sea (nearly) Cycle Trip – Turoa & The Old Coach Road

Posted on February 7, 2017 by SUNGRL

This year’s cycle trip was in the central North Island.  The trip over the Napier – Taihape Road was stunning with gorgeous views of Mt Ruapehu.  Neither Steve or I had driven over that road so we were exploring new … Continue reading →

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Australian Tennis Open – Melbourne, Australia

Posted on February 2, 2017 by SUNGRL

We couldn’t resist another trip to one of the best sporting shows on earth – the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne.  We had planned this trip about a year ago so sorted our flights and accommodation early and then … Continue reading →

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Tour 18 Golf Course – Texas, USA

Posted on October 10, 2016 by SUNGRL

After 9 nights in Mexico we flew back to Houston, Texas in the US.  This was where we were flying home to NZ from so we thought we would have a couple of days golfing and shopping before making our … Continue reading →

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World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) – Eisenhower Trophy – Mexico

Posted on October 4, 2016 by SUNGRL

Our main reason for going to Mexico was to watch the New Zealand Men’s Amateur Golf Team compete in the World Amateur Golf Championships or Eisenhower Trophy as we know it in New Zealand.  Our friend Nick Voke was playing … Continue reading →

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Chichén Itzá – Mexico

Posted on September 21, 2016 by SUNGRL

Last time we visited this area in Mexico I didn’t get a chance to visit Chichén Itzá so this time I didn’t want to miss the opportunity.  It is known as one of the seven wonders of the world. Chichén … Continue reading →

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Lake Buena Vista Golf Course – Florida, USA

Posted on September 19, 2016 by SUNGRL

We went to Disneyland again on Sunday to play the Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.  This is located in a different spot to the Magnolia Course and doesn’t quite have the same magical feel in terms of having the Disney … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World of Golf – Magnolia Course – Florida, USA

Posted on September 17, 2016 by SUNGRL

Today we went to Disneyland, well Disneyland for golfers anyway : ). We played the Magnolia Course at Walt Disney World. We had a 10.20am tee time and unfortunately things had got a bit behind schedule and the field was … Continue reading →

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Ritz Carlton – Grande Lakes Golf Course – Florida, USA

Posted on September 16, 2016 by SUNGRL

Back to the early starts today – destination the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes Golf Course.  A little hiccup finding the golf club – Doris our GPS was saying one thing while Google Maps was showing something different and the poor … Continue reading →

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Grand Cypress Golf Course – The New Course – Florida, USA

Posted on September 16, 2016 by SUNGRL

On Thursday we re visited a course we had played in 2014 – The New Course at the Grand Cypress Golf Resort. The New Course is Jack Nicklaus’ tribute and homage to the famed Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. … Continue reading →

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