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Mycul's sojourn to the Antipodes
« on: March 06, 2016, 10:11:02 PM »


Started out Tuesday morning with the itinerary.
Bus from Hasland to Town WAIT
Bus from Town to London WAIT
Bus from London to Heathrow WAIT
Plane from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur WAIT
Plane from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland
Car from Auckland to Gate Pa
Total time from door to door about 39 hours.

Wouldn't say that KL is a welcoming place but this was the first sign I saw.



Now on New Zealand time

Slept solid for 12 hours but woke up to this view from the bedroom window (Mount Maunganui)



Middle brother just had an operation for skin cancer (involving skin grafts) so he can't do anything yet so just spent the weekend meeting old friends out here.
I've been tinkering around the boat we have bought so it's ready for it's maiden launch, hopefully next weekend.
Can't do too much at a time as it is in the high 20's (my skin is turning from brown rust to brown tan but I miss the rain, NOT)

Already made enquiries about a mobile home as I intend to take off for a couple of weeks and see more of the 2 islands.

Tauranga is a bit like town with a centre and outlying areas.  If you are so inclined look here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tauranga

Will keep posting as I go along.
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Re: Mycul's sojourn to the Antipodes
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2016, 10:24:37 PM »
Have a good time mate  (y)  :)
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Re: Mycul's sojourn to the Antipodes
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2016, 05:50:24 AM »
We have family in New Zealand and Australia and I am hoping we can get there eventually but split the journey time by staying over a couple of nights before the next leg of the flying.
Enjoy mycul, and keep the blogs coming, I'm looking forward to looking at the photographs  (y)
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Re: Mycul's sojourn to the Antipodes
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2016, 08:44:17 AM »
Now I'm not saying that where I am staying is quiet but the highlight of today was playing a card game called 500 with 15 other players, all ladies.
At 66 years old I was the second youngest there.
Ah well I knew that Horlicks and an early night was coming my way.
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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2016, 11:08:13 AM »
Just shows you can enjoy yourself without booze and fags eh  ;)
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« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2016, 10:35:24 PM »
Just when I thought things were quiet I woke up at 02:30 this morning.  First thought was Old Man's troubles and I needed the loo, so I went. As I was getting back into bed I noticed that the photos on the wall were crooked (one of my pet hates). Went back to sleep but woke up again at 04:30 so I went to the kitchen to get a drink. Next minute I felt a tremble through the building which I thought was the wind as the house is wood and metal and moves.  Turns out the two events were actually earthquakes. Luckily they were off the coast and deep down so no problem. Ah well Rock and Roll.
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Re: Mycul's sojourn to the Antipodes
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2016, 10:32:17 PM »
My 2 nephews are down from Auckland for the boat launch tomorrow.  It will be nice to get it from underneath the covers.

Now I wouldn't say that Kiwis are weird but the eldest nephew brought down his wedding photos for me to see.

How about this for a wedding cake >;

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« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2016, 10:47:56 PM »
Nice cake LOL  (y)
Don't forget a picture of the boat  ;)
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« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2016, 02:08:57 AM »
Your wish is my command.
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Re: Mycul's sojourn to the Antipodes
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2016, 10:57:05 AM »
Strange wedding cake but each to their own as the saying goes - original though.

Take care out in that boat mycul - but enjoy! :)
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« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2016, 08:07:11 AM »
The boat got launched and we went fishing. Am now back at my brothers absolutely knackered and sunburnt.
After we deliver the catch tomorrow to all the OAPs it's time to chop wood for the winter.
When I say chop wood what I actually mean is chainsaw tree branches into suitable lengths and then splitting them into logs for the burner.
Can't believe I will be doing this in the high 20s temperature wise.

Itinerary nearly finished for my 2 weeks off.
Plane from Tauranga to Auckland.
Train from Auckland to Wellington
Ferry from Wellington to Picton
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Car from Christchurch back to Tauranga (via Chesterfield).

Onwards and upwards.
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Re: Mycul's sojourn to the Antipodes
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2016, 09:45:23 AM »
It sounds as if you are having a wonderful time with many new experiences.

I don't envy you the journey home though, travelling can be so draining, our travelling time from home to new orleans a couple of years ago was about 22/23hrs - knackered me - never again.
I guess I am just too old now  ;)

Safe journey back mycul.  :)
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Re: Mycul's sojourn to the Antipodes
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2016, 10:00:43 AM »
Boat looks cool, but sooner you than me  ;)

Challenge 'two'. How about a picture of a train on the level crossing at Chesterfield LOL  (y)
Or is there only one a month  :D

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