Thursday, August 16, 2007
Whale-less in Kaikoura
Not long left in NZ now. We are in Kaikoura at the moment, having left Ann in Christchurch yesterday to drive up the coast after a lovely time playing with little Erin. We all went to Willowbrook wildlife park the day before yesterday and got to see real life kiwis! Hand feeding the deer and sheep was fun too. The we headed into Christchurch itself for some shopping. Delicious home cooked meals from Ann were really appreciated. So now it's Kaikoura again. We are staying in the same motel as Louise and I stayed in last time - the very nice Anchor Inn (although not too impressed with the laundry - the dryers don't dry too well!)
Yesterday we headed up to the seal colony and saw three seals - a lively baby, one sleeping under a tree and another making his way to shore. Then we went out for Louise and Jordana to try out the local delicacy - crayfish.
This morning we were all set for a Whale Watch trip, but unfortunately the NZ weather has got us again - all boats cancelled as the sea is too rough. I've already taken my sea sick tablets so am anticipating faling asleep any mini..zzzzzzzzzz
Awake again. Anyway, tomorrow, we head up to Picton to catch the 1pm Interislander Ferry to Wellington, so can't get on a Whale Watch trip. Then Sunday midday-ish we fly out to the USA. We've had a great time here in New Zealand, despite a few weather problems.
I'm uploading photos for you to look at. Us at a soggy Lake Matheson, a couple of the Jade carving, the road near Arthur's Pass, some photos of Ann and Erin, Penguins and the Antarctic Centre.
Take a look at the updated photo album
Yesterday we headed up to the seal colony and saw three seals - a lively baby, one sleeping under a tree and another making his way to shore. Then we went out for Louise and Jordana to try out the local delicacy - crayfish.
This morning we were all set for a Whale Watch trip, but unfortunately the NZ weather has got us again - all boats cancelled as the sea is too rough. I've already taken my sea sick tablets so am anticipating faling asleep any mini..zzzzzzzzzz
Awake again. Anyway, tomorrow, we head up to Picton to catch the 1pm Interislander Ferry to Wellington, so can't get on a Whale Watch trip. Then Sunday midday-ish we fly out to the USA. We've had a great time here in New Zealand, despite a few weather problems.
I'm uploading photos for you to look at. Us at a soggy Lake Matheson, a couple of the Jade carving, the road near Arthur's Pass, some photos of Ann and Erin, Penguins and the Antarctic Centre.
Take a look at the updated photo album
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The photos are really nice, thank you. The jade pieces look as if they've been created by professionals! I hope you all managed to get your laundry dry & yourselves warmed up. Take care & keep enjoying yourselves, x
Hi Cathy, Lou, Jordana (and everyone reading this...)
Ann from Christchurch here. It was GREAT having you stay... even if it was just for a few short days. Good to catch up though. Erin is LOST without you. She has no-one to entertain/be entertained by!!! Life is suddenly very quiet again. We will pencil you all in for another visit in three years... that seems to be the frequency, ha, ha. Don't forget - you are my three babysitters when I get back to England...
Sorry you didn't get to see the whales in Kaikoura. At least you saw some earlier on in your travels though... so all is not lost.
Have a super remainder of your travels. Hope you hit it big in Vegas!!!
I'll keep checking your blog now that I have the address.
Lots of love,
Ann
xxx
Ann from Christchurch here. It was GREAT having you stay... even if it was just for a few short days. Good to catch up though. Erin is LOST without you. She has no-one to entertain/be entertained by!!! Life is suddenly very quiet again. We will pencil you all in for another visit in three years... that seems to be the frequency, ha, ha. Don't forget - you are my three babysitters when I get back to England...
Sorry you didn't get to see the whales in Kaikoura. At least you saw some earlier on in your travels though... so all is not lost.
Have a super remainder of your travels. Hope you hit it big in Vegas!!!
I'll keep checking your blog now that I have the address.
Lots of love,
Ann
xxx
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Great photos, little Erin is very cute and models the Good Shepherd hat very well looks like you have competition there JJ!. Glad you are still having a fab time at least our first day back will be more exciting than usual hearing all your news. You never know you may raturn from vegas as millionaires( just remember who your friends are! ). Take care and carry on having a fab time x
Hi again,
Ann from Christchurch here. Just to let you know - got the jiffy bag with the key and card today. Thanks for that. You know you are welcome back anytime!!!
Cathy - I used the chip shop curry powder that you brought from the UK for the first time today... yummy. Don't think it will last long though... you have to come back soon and bring more!!!
Speak to you soon,
Ann
xxx
Erin says " blah, blah, blah, blah Cathy... blah, blah, blah, blah LouLou... blah, blah, blah, blah JJ. She wants to know where her three playmates are and when they are coming back.
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Ann from Christchurch here. Just to let you know - got the jiffy bag with the key and card today. Thanks for that. You know you are welcome back anytime!!!
Cathy - I used the chip shop curry powder that you brought from the UK for the first time today... yummy. Don't think it will last long though... you have to come back soon and bring more!!!
Speak to you soon,
Ann
xxx
Erin says " blah, blah, blah, blah Cathy... blah, blah, blah, blah LouLou... blah, blah, blah, blah JJ. She wants to know where her three playmates are and when they are coming back.
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