Big title for a fairly quiet day!
Spent the morning switching clothes around, changing bags in preparation for the Fiji part of my wardrobe to be utilized.
Got to see some of Jenni's gorgeous art work - and was thrilled when she gave me a piece of stained glass to take home! So beautiful!
We said our good byes to Jenni & then to Miss Molly mid morning. Barbara took us out on a short tour of (still rainy) Auckland before lunch. The harbor looks like it would be gorgeous...oh, except that it was RAINING!
We got to meet more of the family (the Fockers) today as Pam & her husband Roy joined us for lunch with Barbara. Had a very nice lunch - fun to meet even more
relatives! Who knew!
Barbara dropped us at the airport in plenty of time to pay our departure fee, check in & hang out for awhile in the Air Pacific's lounge.
The flight to Fiji tonight was very quick....lots of reflecting as we departed NZ. What an amazing adventure.
I have to read the blog over again just to remember all we've done.
From rainy, wet, Wellington to the gorgeous wine country. The dolphin watch & unbelievably steep walk up the side of the mountain were amazing.
Then the wild west & the beautiful beaches that followed us along the coast.
The helicopter & glacier hike were something I could never have imagined doing before we did it. Afterwards we both said 'What if we had NOT done it?' Definitely out of our comfort zone but so amazing.
The Dart river safari was awesome...just a FUN ride. And again, beautiful scenery. The three weeks were filled with great people, amazing conversations, gorgeous scenery, good food, good wine & an incredible amount of memories that we will remember forever.
The last few days we've been talking about 'the next trip' and what new areas we will explore next, which we will revisit. Hopefully it won't be 5 years before we can get back again.
And now, Bula (welcome) Fiji! We arrived at the hotel after a fairly long, dark (OK, kind of scarey) ride from the airport.
Not to worry - immediately upon arrival, we were greeted by the staff with drinks, a warm welcome & an upgrade to a villa. Nice! This room is pretty incredible with 2 balconies (one with BBQ), 2 flat panel TV's (one in living room, one in bedroom), full living room, full kitchen, washer, dryer & my favorite - a nice TUB! : ) There is a spa on site that opens early tomorrow morning - plenty of time for a pedicure before we leave on the cruise!
The adventure continues!
Spent the morning switching clothes around, changing bags in preparation for the Fiji part of my wardrobe to be utilized.
Got to see some of Jenni's gorgeous art work - and was thrilled when she gave me a piece of stained glass to take home! So beautiful!
We said our good byes to Jenni & then to Miss Molly mid morning. Barbara took us out on a short tour of (still rainy) Auckland before lunch. The harbor looks like it would be gorgeous...oh, except that it was RAINING!
We got to meet more of the family (the Fockers) today as Pam & her husband Roy joined us for lunch with Barbara. Had a very nice lunch - fun to meet even more
relatives! Who knew!Barbara dropped us at the airport in plenty of time to pay our departure fee, check in & hang out for awhile in the Air Pacific's lounge.
The flight to Fiji tonight was very quick....lots of reflecting as we departed NZ. What an amazing adventure.
I have to read the blog over again just to remember all we've done.
From rainy, wet, Wellington to the gorgeous wine country. The dolphin watch & unbelievably steep walk up the side of the mountain were amazing.
Then the wild west & the beautiful beaches that followed us along the coast.
The helicopter & glacier hike were something I could never have imagined doing before we did it. Afterwards we both said 'What if we had NOT done it?' Definitely out of our comfort zone but so amazing.
The Dart river safari was awesome...just a FUN ride. And again, beautiful scenery. The three weeks were filled with great people, amazing conversations, gorgeous scenery, good food, good wine & an incredible amount of memories that we will remember forever.
The last few days we've been talking about 'the next trip' and what new areas we will explore next, which we will revisit. Hopefully it won't be 5 years before we can get back again.
And now, Bula (welcome) Fiji! We arrived at the hotel after a fairly long, dark (OK, kind of scarey) ride from the airport.
Not to worry - immediately upon arrival, we were greeted by the staff with drinks, a warm welcome & an upgrade to a villa. Nice! This room is pretty incredible with 2 balconies (one with BBQ), 2 flat panel TV's (one in living room, one in bedroom), full living room, full kitchen, washer, dryer & my favorite - a nice TUB! : ) There is a spa on site that opens early tomorrow morning - plenty of time for a pedicure before we leave on the cruise!
The adventure continues!
No internet on the ship I would imagine. Will catch up after the 4 day cruise.
2 comments:
Dear Bob and Nancy,
You definitely need a vacation when you come back. Pictures, pictures we must see.
Have more fun in Fiji. Be safe and God speed.
Cuz Ramzi
bula is sure to become catchphrase of the year! i'm starting to use it here in morocco. from this country, it shall spread.
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