Challenging Times Continue
The mixed messaging and new challenges seem to be continuing here confusingly in the UK. One minute the government says one thing, the next it's all change. The post Challenging Times Continue appeared...
View ArticleReturning To Lichfield and Starting To Let Go
It's been a while since we moored up near Lichfield. We spent many months hovering around the area whilst doing Calendar Club in the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The post Returning To Lichfield and Starting...
View ArticleMIQ Day 5 – Productivity And Connectivity
Five days into our Managed Isolation, and we're over a third through the requisite 14 days already. I don't think we're 'suffering' at all. The post MIQ Day 5 – Productivity And Connectivity appeared...
View ArticleCruising Up The Kauri Coast
The more astute among you will have noticed a dramatic change to our home page header image. It's obviously reflective of the fact we're now residing in 'NZAreandare'. The post Cruising Up The Kauri...
View ArticleFun In The Fabulous Far North
Driving up, or down, Ninety Mile Beach is an amazing experience. I did it in March 2002 with my mum and dad on an organised day trip from Kerikeri. The post Fun In The Fabulous Far North appeared first...
View ArticleCooler From Karikari To Kerikeri
We'd been lucky on our journeys around the north of the north island, until last Thursday. At Te Paki Sand Dunes, the sky suggested impending darkness The post Cooler From Karikari To Kerikeri appeared...
View ArticleDiscovering More New Zealand History
One of the reasons Barry often quotes for loving England and the UK is its long history. He’d often ask me, what the history of places we visited was. The post Discovering More New Zealand History...
View ArticleTreaties And Toilets
A rather interesting combination, treaties and toilets! You'll understand how both are significant icons of New Zealand as you read on. The post Treaties And Toilets appeared first on Barry &...
View ArticleAmigos & Ancestors In Auckland
Continuing our journey down the east coast of Northland a couple of weeks ago. We spent a few days catching up with friends and visiting Auckland. The post Amigos & Ancestors In Auckland appeared...
View ArticleResting At Rays Before A Weekend With Friends
Our next camping spot after leaving Auckland on Wednesday 14th October was another fantastic free one at Ray's Rest Reserve. The post Resting At Rays Before A Weekend With Friends appeared first on...
View ArticleTauranga To Gisborne For Friends, Family, Food And Wine
As the UK heads into a second lockdown, we're celebtrating being in a COVID-free country having a wonderful time with friends & family. The post Tauranga To Gisborne For Friends, Family, Food And...
View ArticleMagical Morere and Mahia
I believe some places in the world are truly magical. For me, two of these are Morere Hot Springs and Mahia Peninsula. The post Magical Morere and Mahia appeared first on Barry & Sandra's Adventures.
View ArticleWairoa to Napier Via Lake Tutira
I realise I’m being repetative when I say there’s an abundance of treasured memories for me in New Zealand. The post Wairoa to Napier Via Lake Tutira appeared first on Barry & Sandra's Adventures.
View ArticleTraveling South To East To West Then South
It's hard to believe that only five days ago we were in the Art Deco capital city of Napier. Between then and now we've travelled far & wide. The post Traveling South To East To West Then South...
View ArticleAdventures Around The Garden City of New Zealand
It's been many years since either of us properly visited Christchurch, garden city of New Zealand. We had a blast last week there with Jamie. The post Adventures Around The Garden City of New Zealand...
View ArticleSnippets Of Akaroa and Canterbury History
Crikey, so much for slowing down to smell the roses! We frequently hear people our age, saying they wouldn't know what to do with themselves if they stopped working. The post Snippets Of Akaroa and...
View ArticleA Spectacular Coastal Pacific Journey
For countless years it's been a desire of mine to experience the Great Train Journeys of New Zealand. Planning a trip to Christchurch without NZAreandare, allowed us to book a treat on one of these....
View ArticleFive Fun Days & Nights In Wellington
Our recent visit to Wellington was wonderful. Helped enormously by Tracy and Rod's convivial hosting, friends who used to live in Gisborne. The post Five Fun Days & Nights In Wellington appeared...
View ArticleA Wander In Whanganui
We left Wellington Sunday 22nd November, kindly driven by Tracy & Rod back to Waikanae to pick up NZAreandare from Marilyn & David's drive. The post A Wander In Whanganui appeared first on...
View ArticleWaitara To Taupo Via New Plymouth
Following our two-night stay at Whanganui, we meandered northwards to spend a couple of nights at Waitara Holiday Park with Marilyn and David. The post Waitara To Taupo Via New Plymouth appeared first...
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