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This morning saw the return of the beautiful weather which was just as we hoped as we had big plans

Another day when we had to set the alarm. It’s been one of those sorts of trips. Today we had

A very late start today as an over tired Karen didn’t wake up until after 9am. I inadvertently woke her

Our flight to Honolulu was fully boarded and ready to depart on time. It was just a shame the baggage

It was with a real tinge of sadness that we woke up on our last day in New Zealand. However

We both had a good night’s rest in the apartment and were fired up ready to leave out of the

Being the seasoned travellers, we were both up, showered, breakfasted and packed by 9am. We had the usual argument that

Today was planned to be a non-drive day and so after our usual breakfast we set off at 9am for

The wood used in the construction of the motel did gradually stopped creaking as the night went on. The rooms

This morning I was rudely awoken by Karen at 5.25am to inform me that my phone was ringing, in that

We were sad to be packing up and moving on this morning. Tauranga and Mount Maunganui was our type of

It felt like any other day when we woke up after a lovely night’s sleep in a very comfortable bed

This morning confirmed to me that staying in hotels for this type of trip just does not work for us.

I was awake before the 6.30am alarm. Today was another get up and go day with a Ferry crossing of

Many of the days and starts are now starting to merge into one, as again it was get up, have

Another pack up and go sort of day. This time we were heading into some barmy weather further up North

Today was to be the first long drive of the holiday. The aim was to be on the road by

Clouds greeted us this morning as I pulled back the curtains whilst making my porridge. The forecast was for it

Our aim was to have wheels rolling at 9am this morning. After having breakfast and packing everything up at 8.50am,

We are such a long way from home yet everything looks and feels a bit like good old blighty. The

By the time the alarm went off at 4am I was already wide awake as is often the case when

Absolutely beautiful weather greeted us yet again as we opened the curtains onto the porch. It was already 28c without

Deep Blue Skies and wall to wall sunshine with the temperature already at 28c greeted us this morning as we

I slept well and for almost 11 hours which for me is unheard of. Hopefully that will mean much of

Getting into Fiji was nice and straight forward. Our luggage was off the carousel quickly and the only surprise is