New year's Eve

Here we are in Roxburgh the temp is 32degrees

far too hot.
Left Hawea and camp Duke and headed off to Arrow town to have lunch with the Hills. Haven't seen them since Takapuna days. I think I got sunstroke sitting out in the sun felt awful for quite a time til we got the air con going.
Got to Roxburgh Lodge renamed a garment I had meant to sleep in into a dress much cooler but not commanderstyle!
Met. Gaye Robertson old Mph colleague for coffee with Jennie she hasn't changed. Here is Gaye and a shot of the blue pools on the road to Haast. Finding it hard to manage blog on tablet.

Christmas 2019

Here we are in the deep south for Xmas. Meredith summoned us down so we had to abandon our proposed trip to the East Cape in Princess Margaret.
Arrived in Dunedin in the freezing cold put as many clothes on as posible. What a pity I did not bring my puffer jacket with me!!

Meredith with Coco and friend.

Did a trip to the shops,L went to LanarchCastle which was very nice.

Took a trip to Oamaru visited the Victorian area which was charming. I spotted this little soul just coming out of the book bindery she agreed to the photo forgot to say went to see Janet Frames house in Oamaru too. It's a very pretty town

Went to Lake Hawea for Xmas with Jennie and Kevin had a pleasant day the weather wasn't much! As usual I was glad when it was over!!
Today we went to theCardronna Distillery had fancy find and a platter Graham, Kevin and Graham and I did a tour of the distillery had tastings of gin and whisky all very interesting Andy and Meredith went back to Dunedin we will head south Tuesday morning.
Weather has warmd up thank goodness

In Isleworth

We are over here for 5 weeks which I feel is a tad long for us to be stayying with Millie and Steve but there is nothing I can do about it. Gaham does and never saw it as a problem but I wont write about that  here. Carmen ai delightful and keeps everyone on their toes. This is here and a friend at Syon Park cafe having an icecream with her friend. Carmen on the left and Ariel on the right.

It was a lovely sunny day and the girls enjoyed a rollick in the fields.
Today I did shop til I dropped at Marks and Spencers will need to go back before I leave!!
Carmen is at day care today so all is quiet GRE is away on a fishing jaunt somewhere up North. The weather has gone a bit grey and somewhat cooler.

Today in Samur

Today it was Jerry who took us to the Denpasar market it was all too much for me . Hot and harassed by touts crept back to the safety of the Puri Santrian!! I think I can get the rest of my shopping round the corner.
Relaxed by the beach and pool. Gre went for a snorkel saw a small spratt like fish!!
Balinese meal and dancing tonight here at the hotel

Two days in Bali

Yesterday we went for a trip to the Volcano driven through all sorts of traffic. He certainly had some breathtaking passing moves! The traffic keeps moving and we didn't see any accidents.
Stopped at Ubud and did Temple gazing there are many god's to see and I do like the offerings that are put out. Makes me keen to get my family altar up again. Back in the air-conditioned car and off to the volcano lovely views but very commercial many tourists and rip off places to eat.
Off again down the mountain through lovely countryside visited the Luwak coffee place tried several teas and coffees all unremarkable then off to the Butterfly Farm. Very beautiful and rather fascinating.
Back to 208 swim beer and freshen up then out for dinner. I had a tasty Balinese chicken dish and Gre had Beef Rendang which he enjoyed

Gre at the Golden door

Lazy day by the beach having afternoon tea in the pavilion by the beach. Going to the night market for dinner

We are happily escounced in the Puri Santrian in Bali.
The hotel complex is nicer than the White Road.
Spent the day relaxing and recovering from yesterday's long flight. Did a bit of shopping.