I discovered Otaki by acodent, on my way down the North island towards Wellington. I started from Auckland on 28 Feb, on the west, up to Whangarei (Fangaray) on the east coast to stay with Bernie and David then on their 40 ft cruiser for 6 days in the Bay of Islands, then downwards Wellington, the …
Author: jaycm6
I have a travel blog clearmindthinking.wordpress.com re my solo backpacking trip in 2015-16 and clear cards and made greeting cards I have been making since 2007 along with Gardens of Galastrial air dry models.
My Mitai Maori Night
It was a great night in Rotarua, where we arrived by bus (lots of them!) and then we joined our allocated table. I found myself with a couple originally from Rochdale (now down south), two Irish couples one of who were on honeymoon, and Paul, also English. We were told what would happen and …
A day in the Life …
..of a traveller.. Today is Thursday, 18 Feb and I got up in Napier, leaving at 9 am on the Naked Bus* to Wellington New Zealand and breakfasted in Hastings down the road half an hour. I am able to use my bargain Naked Passport bus ticket (30 trips between towns for just $246 or …
New Year Reflection
Here in Australia we had NY almost first (NZ gets that) so was weird. Ours over and done when you got it!!! Just back from 'up the river (Murray)' for a few days this year, and me in a tent. First night with Remmy, my great nephew and the second on my own as he …
Time out from tavelling
I found, in the Blue Light Hostel in Wairaki, a respite from the sometimes weary world of travelling over a long period. Now in my seventh month, I can feel it taking its toll. Whether that relates to the weeks of 'normal' life in Australia with sisters, perhaps too. Glass lily pads in a Taupo …
Fascinating Fauna
Out last night to see the kangaroos come out at dusk, we saw about 80 just round Molly's Run, the fantastic 'b & b' where I am staying with a friend. Just four guest rooms, I am in the top room overlooking farmland leading to the sea, on the north of the island near Smith …
Leaving Oz behind!
Well, ending my Aussie leg of my travels I am currently flying out of Adelaide leaving behind family and friends once again. Tears saying bye to sister Sue with whom Ive stayed most of my 6 weeks in Adelaide, instead of trying Perth and Broome as Ive never been, and great niece and great nephews …
Re-starting my life through travel
Reading Nomadic Matts latest blog post on travel films to watch on flights and scenery of the movies, two phrases struck me - that I relate to. The title one and 'its not what you carry but what you carry inside of you'. My year out travelling 'the world' is only a tiny part of …
KI Capers Pt 3
Day 3 Charmaine was back from Adelaide, so we hung around the house, those two never stopping with changes, repairs, watering or cooking and cleaning up. I went in to Kingscote while Paul did some bits, and had a quick wander through. We called to do bits and pieces along the way and back, like …
KI Capers Pt 2
Day 2 was a trip to Pardana in the centre, sadly a dying town originally set up for and by returning servicemen and their families who developed the land. We also visited the secret that is Stokes Bay for a paddle in clear cool water, and the bushland of Lathami national park, where we saw …
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