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Nelson Area
Our accommodations in the Nelson area was originally a stable from the 1800’s made with cob material (straw and clay). The present walls are still the same as they were in the original building but with a very modern interior. The owners are recent immigrants from the Netherlands who decided that the climate in New…
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Queenstown
We’re still here but it was mostly raining today with the same forecast for tomorrow so I thought I would get this out. Luckily I had a window seat when we flew into Queenstown so I was able to take a few shots from the airplane window. While we were waiting to check-in we wandered…
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The End of the Cruise
Our next stop was Napier which was demolished by an earthquake in the 1930’s and re-invented itself as an Art Deco town. From there we went to Tauranga which is where my cousin Cherise lives with her husband Nelson. They showed us around, took us to their favourite fish-and-chips place and we visited their home.…
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Cruising New Zealand
We left Burnie Tasmania and headed for New Zealand. After two days sailing the Tasman Sea we approached Milford Sound. A pilot arrived on a speed boat to help navigate. Here are a few pictures taken on the way into Milford Sound. The following day we arrived at Dunedin. Here is a shot taken from…
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Cruising Australia
We finally got on board the ship to start our first cruise experience. Check-in was amazingly quick and we were soon sitting in the Terrace Cafe drinking a glass of wine. The ship decor gives you the impression of a fine old hotel. Late that afternoon we started to head out Sydney Harbour. The next…
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Sydney Australia
During the 15 hour flight to Sydney we managed to sleep quite well so arrived reasonably wide awake, 10:30 am two days after we had left (3:30 pm Vancouver time). The Sir Stamford Hotel is an oldy but goody near the Circular Quay, 10 minutes walk from the Opera House and the Rocks. Toy stuffed…
WR Foster 