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Leaving Balmoral we head to Waiau to travel the inland route to Kaikoura. The pass through to Kaikoura was windy, hilly still showing signs of damage from the Kaikoura earthquake of 2016. Overall a pleasant trip through the gorge and one of the many routes we had not taken until now. Arriving at Kaikoura it was warm and we spent two lovely days walking the town looking at the galleries before deciding it was time to move on. While at the NZMCA park we met John and Barbara Kerse, a lovely couple from Rangiora and now keep in touch with them via social media. LookingRead More →

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Well it’s been a long month back in Southland. Didn’t realise how hard it would be to catch up with the many friends and family we missed over the previous 12 months. Thankful for Sam and Amanda for tolerating us up the drive for the duration of our stay. Being full time Moho’ers, we know how important it is to stay in touch with our families… a task that is not as easy as one would think. Unlike years of old there is the advantage of the techno-leash where the internet with all its benefits of real-time video such as Facebook, FaceTime, Snapchat, Instagram, textingRead More →

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The Strata Club… no I’m not talking about Canada but Auckland Airports Strata Club, this was our first stop after flying in from Gisborne. This club is sort of like Koru Lounge but is pay as you use rather than a massive $600 a year as Koru Club requires. We had a 4 hour wait at Auckland before our thirteen hour flight to Canada. It was total bliss having a relaxing chilling out environment to relax in style with complementary drinks and food thrown in, showers and all. Well enjoyed Strata,money well spent, but it was time to catchup with Dave and Ruth whom wereRead More →

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11 important facts to remember as we grow older: Number 11 – Don’t sweat the small stuff. Number 10 – other than death, it’s all small stuff Number 9 – Death is the number 1 killer in the world. Number 8 – Life is sexually transmitted. Number 7 – Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. Number 6 – Men have two emotions: hungry and horny, and they can’t tell them apart. If you see a gleam in his eyes, make him a sandwich. Number 5 – Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day.Read More →

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While staying with Harry and Tui, Jude and I have been earning a bit of extra spending money for our trip to Canada. Working for NZ Fruits in the Packhouse is hard out physical work that is focused on absolute speed. Packing kiwifruit into single layer boxes never sounded hard until you have to do it yourself. The fruit comes along a conveyer belt from the sorter and as they come out you check them for softness, damage, labels, double check they are the right size, and after making sure they are straight in the box, you then wrap the fruit and close the boxRead More →

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[Feature Picture Of Hackfalls Arboretum by Jude Edge] Its been a while since we have updated our blog but that’s how it goes when you are busy as. But now it’s time for a little change. Working hard out in Gisborne packing kiwi fruit is…. well what can I say… it’s an experience and a half. If anyone says it’s easy money, believe me they have no idea. But work is work and it’s pocket money for Canada lol. With the many days off due to rain Jude and I have taken the opportunities to explore the surrounding areas. Today we visited Tiniroto via theRead More →