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Jun 24, 2008
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Aug 28, 2008
Nelson,
South Island,
New Zealand
Friday, August 29, 2008
Almost final leg of our trip. It really has been a great trip. Peter has been very uncomplaining considering the trouble his knee has given him. He is actually looking forward to the operation, or rather getting a good knee again. I'm pleased to say I have stayed healthy for the whole trip, odd little stomach upsets, but nothing lasting. Occasionally I felt like I was getting a cold, but I then took my Vitamin C powder and always came right.
Woke up just before 1 am and decided I really needed a good night sleep, as I wasn't about to get one tonight. So I took a sleeping pill. Woke once at 4am and then not again till 7am. Just sorry I didn't get up in time to have breakfast with Lisa.
Graeme had a golf lesson in the morning and got back just before 11am. He gave us a lift to town. We just wanted to have a look around some shops, and then meet Lisa for lunch. We decided to go to Bugis Street as we hadn't been there before, at least not in the last 20+ years. I found a nice shirt for Peter and he found a watch, he thought about it for a long time but at $5.00 it was still cheaper than replacing the batteries in one of the old ones. I also bought 2 belts for $10.00.
We crossed the road to Bugis Junction, rather more upmarket, with lots of lovely shops. Then made our way to the Metro. Their system was a bit different, you pay an extra dollar on your fair, and when you have finished your die, pop the ticket back into a machine and get your refund.
Buggis Street
We only needed to go to stops and then a long walk underground to Lisa's building. Just as well we could walk underground, because when we got there we found it was raining very heavy. It had eased off a little by the time Lisa came down, and we didn't have far to go. Still managed to get wet, especially Lisa's shoes and the bottom of her slacks. Peter and I were wearing shorts and sandals, so it wasn't so bad. We decided on an outside table, figuring with the air conditioning it would be far too cold inside. It was a lovely Italian restaurant so we all had pasta. It was a little damp, but quite warm.
Peter and I caught a taxi back and did our packing, and all to soon it was time to go to the airport.
28th August, Christchurch airport
Almost home, the flight wasn't too bad, did get some sleep, but got a very sore neck. Only watched one movie, and read the rest of the letters in the first bundle. Am now up to 1964, married and in England.
We had the aisle and the middle seat this time, reasonable good leg space. Had hoped the window seat would be empty but no such luck. Air hostess had said they weren't very full, but the plane looked pretty full to us.
Weather in Christchurch is 5 degrees and sunny, lets hope it's a little warmer in Nelson.
Friday 29th Nelson
Home again, it feels good, springs on the way, Camellias, Magnolias, Cherries and Daffodils are starting to flower.
Our bodies may have arrived, but our minds still need to catch up.
To those of you who have enjoyed my ramblings, Thank you.
Vibeke
Comments
Glad you are back home
Glad that you have made it home safely and that you both had a wonderful trip. Talk soon.
Love anna xoxoxoxo