We've been everywhere..........

We've been to Hamner, Kaikoura, Rarangi, Picton, Mistletoe Bay, Nelson, Marahau, Takaka, Totaranui, Collingwood, Puponga, Wharariki Beach, Farewell Spit, Pataurau, Pakawau, Parapara, Pohara, Queen Charlotte Sound, Wellington, Dannevirke, Norsewood, Otane, Hastings, Napier, Waipatiki Beach, Mahia Peninsula, Mohaka, Wairoa, Gisborneeeeee, Tatapouri by the Sea, Whangara (of Whalerider fame), Tolaga Bay, Tokomaru Bay, Ruatoria, Tikitiki, Te Araroa, East Cape, Hicks Bay, Waihau Bay,Te Kaha, Opotoki, Whakatane, The Mount, Tauranga, Rotten Vegas, Te Puia, Karapiro, Hamilton, Auckland, Whangerei, Russell, Pahia, Kerikeri, Mangonui, Opua, Oakura, Teal Bay, Helena Bay, Orewa, Remuera and Eden Park............and we shook the hand of the man who shook Johnny Cash's hand! And yes country music has gained an upperhand on this trip including Johnny Cash. We've been everywhere........!!

And we got to see lots of friends and rellies (unfortunately not everyone along the way), but for those who we didn't call on you were all thought of along the way! And now it is time to fly home after an amazing 8 week road trip...... its time to head home to Twizel with a few days in Christchurch en route.

There have been lots of highlights but some of the best were:
The Orca pod on the East Coast
The road trip around the East Cape in a great week of warm weather
Wellington with Jane, Mart and Zoe
The All Blacks Irish game at Eden Park in the rain
The Indian restaurant in Roturua (Tandoori Star)
Our time with Iain, Pauline and Anna in Auckland
Visiting Russell and seeing old friends from that part of the world and realising part of your heart is still there
Fish and Chips at the World Famous Mangonui Harbour F&C shop on the wharf
Sailing in the QC Sound with Robyn and Mac
Camping at Totaranui for nearly 2 weeks and all the visits from friends and sister Helen
Camping on the beach at Patarau

Lots and lots of wonderful times and memories amongst great places, and with friends and family. Thank you everyone for making the trip so special. We will always treasure it.

Haere mai and arohanui

from the Young Ones Sara, Kate, Sue and Rob