I Need A Vacation; Why Not Take A Trip Around The World
Janes holiday travels
Hello again. Apologies for the long delay in recommencing my blog/travel adventures! I’m a little behind so will endeavour to catch up over the next few days. Here is Bruce, my good friend Linley’s brother, in his pride and joy!! Very impressive. These few weeks in Christchurch were very relaxing. I spent time in the…
Today we start the section of the Queen Charlotte Track affectionately known as “the big day”. We are walking from Punga Cove, the south eastern side of Endeavour Inlet to Portage Bay, a distance of 23 kms. Unfortunately I took the wrong turn just after leaving Punga Cove which added another very steep climb and…
Today’s trek is 11.5 kms and relatively easy walking. The walk begins in thick native forest through the Howden Reserve area named after the Scottish family of the same name who built Furneaux lodge in 1906. ( Where we stayed last night). Within 20 minutes we came to a swing-bridge on the track and only…
The start of our hiking adventure! At the briefing we met a lovely couple Holly and Sam who had their 6 month old son, Lachy with them, and after chatting, realised that Holly knows my son and daughter from Perth days. Such a small world! The Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds is one…
Picton is a town on the north coast of the South Island, in New Zealand. It’s known as a gateway to the islands and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds. Nearby, the Queen Charlotte Track traverses coastal forest, skyline ridges and bays. The town is located near the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound / Totaranui,…
Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River, which meanders through the city centre. On its banks are cycling paths, the green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens. In 2010 and 2011, earthquakes destroyed many of the…
A wonderful day at the zoo with the family before I fly to Christchurch, New Zealand tomorrow. Some of the animals! Our babies enjoying the zoo!!
Home for Xmas! First day we had our family Xmas dinner before Phil and Niamh headed off to Sydney. So just to get things in perspective, I have my niece Niamh and her husband Phil and their children Eoin and Saoirse, other niece Trish with Jack and Emily (husband Al was working), son Patrick and…
Ho Chi Minh city, formerly known as Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam, with a population of around 9.3 million in 2023. The city’s geography is defined by rivers and canals, the largest of which is the Saigon River. As a municipality, Ho Chi Minh City consists of 16 urban districts, 6 rural…
Next stop Ho Chi Minh, to meet my new grandson, Theo, son of John and Aimee. Such a sweet placid little boy (not that I’m biased!). I was so lucky to have quality time with this little man, being involved with bath duties and story reading. And he loved chatting to me too. I miss…