Nine years after his first successful UK visa application, Barry finally receives his British passport from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Affects of COVID-19
Posts relating to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020-2022
Seven Months Later And We’re Back …
Goodness, we really have had a blogging break! We haven't posted for seven months, as we've had so many other things going on. Our intention has always been to get the remainder of our NZ trip posted, and then keep you up to date with our narrow boating travels. However ... We'd drafted the NZ … Continue reading Seven Months Later And We’re Back …
Having A Bit Of A Blogging Break
It's always tricky adjusting to life after being in another hemisphere. We're catching up with family & friends and not doing much blogging ...
Our Rakiura Track Adventure – Days One And Two
At the beginning of March 2021, Barry & I walked the Rakiura Track on Stewart Island. Here we share tales & traumas of our first two days.
Stewart Island – Our First Two Days
Our first two days on Stewart Island managed to capture some of the magic to come. We fell in love with this amazing location.
Clyde to Invercargill And Stewart Island
Continuing our journeys south last month, we take you on a historic trip to old gold mining towns, and the southernmost city in the world.
From Motueka To Music In The Mountains
We loved our two-night stay at the free campground at Motueka, near the amazing Abel Tasman National Park area, before Music In The Mountains.
Twenty 2020 Gratitudes
Twenty-twenty. It's been a traumatic, often terrifying, yet strangely transformative year few will forget in a hurry.
NBAreandare’s Blasted And Coated Underside
Our beloved floating home was taken out of the water last month, to have her hull cleaned and coated. Debdale Wharf generously sent us photos.
A Spectacular Coastal Pacific Journey
For countless years it's been a desire of mine to experience the Great Train Journeys of New Zealand. Planning a trip to Christchurch without NZAreandare, allowed us to book a treat on one of these.
Tauranga To Gisborne For Friends, Family, Food And Wine
As the UK heads into a second lockdown, we're celebtrating being in a COVID-free country having a wonderful time with friends & family.
Amigos & Ancestors In Auckland
Continuing our journey down the east coast of Northland a couple of weeks ago. We spent a few days catching up with friends and visiting Auckland.
Contented Nomads
Many months ago, during our lovely lockdown near Hurleston Junction, I reported to the COVID-19 Symptom Study I was experiencing a headache.
Good Old Gisborne
Being back in Tairawhiti/Gisborne is, for me, akin to slipping on my comfiest shoes whilst sighing contentedly ...
MIQ Day 13 – Preparing For Release
It's difficult to believe we've almost completed our fourteen days of Managed Isolation. Weirdly, I'll miss it!
MIQ Day 12 – Ten Tips To Thrive In Managed Isolation
We fully appreciate that being able to return to New Zealand at this time of the world's history is a precious gift.
MIQ Day 11 – Happily Connecting And Eating
This morning began early. My alarm was set for a 7.15 am start to get ready for a House Party at 7.30 am with three friends ...
MIQ Day 10 – A Bit Of Excitement
Under 'normal' circumstances, I'd be posting a blog Wednesdays' and weekends. For me, daily blog reading can become rather tedious ...
MIQ Day 9 – A Quiet Day
There are only five sleeps to go now before our expected 'release' day on Saturday 5th September. So long as our day 12 COVID-19 tests are negative ...
MIQ Day 8 – Feeling Spring-Like Again
I recall watching the trees budding and blossom sprouting as winter turned to spring during late March in the UK when we were 'locked down’.