Category Archives: New Zealand

Rimutaka Rail Trail, Day 2 – Wallaceville to Waiorongomai – Wellington, New Zealand

Posted on January 26, 2015 by SUNGRL

Another stunning day greeted us on Day 2. I must say I was pleasantly surprised – Wellington is not known for it’s weather. We turned left out of the Wallaceville House driveway and headed uphill. After about a kilometre we … Continue reading →

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Rimutaka Rail Trail, Day 1 – Wellington to Wallaceville – Wellington, New Zealand

Posted on January 26, 2015 by SUNGRL

We flew to Wellington from Napier on Wednesday afternoon after farewelling our English friends who were flying back to Auckland to depart the land of the long white cloud the next day. We had a great few days showing them … Continue reading →

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It’s a long way home…… but totally worth it!

Posted on January 14, 2015 by SUNGRL

On Friday the 2nd January we left what has become our home away from home in Switzerland at 4 Lindenhalde, Buochs. Karin & Elvis drove us to Zurich where we caught our SWISS flight to Paris. It was very sad … Continue reading →

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Malaysian Air – MH130

Posted on April 20, 2014 by SUNGRL

I hope this plane doesn’t take any detours into the Indian Ocean. Saw the pilots checking in & was tempted to have a word!

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Auckland International Airport

Posted on April 20, 2014 by SUNGRL

After a busy morning picking Mum up from the bus, having breakfast with her & then dropping her at the domestic terminal we are finally all checked in & ready to go. The Taylor family minus Preston dropped us at … Continue reading →

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The Farewell Parties continue…

Posted on April 18, 2014 by SUNGRL

On Sunday the gym girls put on a long lunch under the trees at Vicky & Hira’s – what a magical afternoon. The very talented gym girls put together a song & dance using classic Abba songs & some very … Continue reading →

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The Farewell Parties

Posted on April 18, 2014 by SUNGRL

We were never going to be able to leave Auckland quietly! We flew to Auckland early on Friday the 11th April for the Business Like NZ farewell party. Rachel D had kept it a surprise so there was much anticipation. … Continue reading →

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