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Hobbitses leave New Zealand
Wednesday 28 March - Tuesday 3 April – Rotorua, Hobbiton and Auckland (Peter)
So, this is it for New Zealand. Four weeks, two islands, 4185 kilometres, one Supercat, two very happy campers.
Our time in Rotorua was a little more 'touristy' than most of our experiences in New Zealand. In fact, in general, North Island has felt significantly more urban and traditionally touristy than the South Island, which can (and should, I think) rely on ...
Our Itinerary
... of Agua Azul and Misol Ha for a swim or relax. Afterwards we transfer to Palenque, our jungle base for the next couple of nights.
Thursday 12 April:
This morning we visit the incredible pyramids of Palenque, rising out of the jungle. In the afternoon there will be time to chill out.
Friday 13 April:
We drive across state to Merida this morning, and then explore this lively city in the afternoon. We'll have salsa dancing lessons in ...
Wish we could have stayed in Hong Kong for longer!
... and Hung Sing temple - both had friezes of people around the top like some of the ones in Vietnam (but not as fine detail) but in the second temple all of them had their heads chopped off - not sure why. Then a quick detour up to the 52nd (?) floor of the Hopewell centre in a glass lift up the side of the building which gave tremendous views over the city - this building was the tallest one in Hong Kong until the 1980’s. Then a walk down some of the ...
Preserve your memories they're all that's left you
... and finally the last check as seat rows are called for boarding. It was at this point that the ground staff realized Brian had been using his Singapore to Christchurch ticket, instead of his Delhi to Singapore one! Just a millisecond before they ripped the ticket in two and left him with the butt! He was very lucky there wasn't time for another sergeants' session.
Because it was a morning flight (8am), I didn't feel like sleeping, so ...
A journey of two halves - part two
... On to Warkworth, where we had a pub lunch at riverside pub. We then walked along the river bank to a waterfall, which the children enjoyed. God alone knows how Elf'n'safety in the UK would have messed it up. We got back home to an excellent dinner as, apart from working, Cary had been cooking a roast chicken.
Monday, 20/02; the great day (and the campervan) arrived, delivered to the door by Eddy.
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