new zealand
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In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit
Hobbiton, Matamata Having read the books and seen the movies, it was a beautiful summer day to visit the movie set now a tourist mecca set in lush, rolling farmland. What was surprising was the number of people still fascinated… Continue reading
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Te Aroha – 2023 edition
One of the highlights each year, is the annual visit in February to Te Aroha, New Zealand to spend time with my mother. This year she turned 95 years young. Since immigrating from Holland in 1951, Te Aroha has been… Continue reading
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one fine morning…
New Zealand and back again – two weeks that simply disappeared. Post COVID catchup with family and friends. This is one particular morning that I hadn’t booked for a 5th day of ski hire or lift passes…so I headed out… Continue reading
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