Five 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 ArticleCelebrating Barry’s 65th Birthday Back In Gisborne
We arrived back in Gisborne on Tuesday 1st December, in readiness for Barry's 65th birthday party on Saturday 5th. What a party it was! The post Celebrating Barry’s 65th Birthday Back In Gisborne...
View ArticleTwenty 2020 Gratitudes
Twenty-twenty. It's been a traumatic, often terrifying, yet strangely transformative year few will forget in a hurry. The post Twenty 2020 Gratitudes appeared first on Barry & Sandra's Adventures.
View ArticleA Fabulous East Coast Festive Season
It’s vastly different to the UK. The festive season here in New Zealand falls in the middle of summer. Is it better or worse? The post A Fabulous East Coast Festive Season appeared first on Barry &...
View ArticleHeading South Via Leamington And The Grand Chateau
It's always a wrench for me to leave Gisborne. It's the place in the world where I feel the happiest, the most 'at home'. The post Heading South Via Leamington And The Grand Chateau appeared first on...
View ArticleLake Brunner to Arthur’s Pass A Weekend With Jamie
From Lake Brunner, we headed to 'Jackson's Alpine Retreat' with Jamie on Saturday 13th February. We enjoyed some amazing experiences. The post Lake Brunner to Arthur’s Pass A Weekend With Jamie...
View ArticleSettling Back In Blighty On Board NB Areandare
Leaving Gisborne on Sunday 1st August, we flew back to the UK on Thursday 5th August. It's an interesting time to be flying that's for sure! The post Settling Back In Blighty On Board NB Areandare...
View ArticleHaving A Bit Of A Blogging Break
It's always tricky adjusting to life after being in another hemisphere. We're catching up with family & friends and not doing much blogging ... The post Having A Bit Of A Blogging Break appeared...
View ArticleSeven Months Later And We’re Back …
Goodness, we really have had a blogging break! We haven't posted for seven months, as we've had so many other things going on. Our intention has always been to get the remainder of our NZ trip posted,...
View ArticleReluctantly Leaving Liverpool
During our second week moored in Liverpool, we went to a family wedding in Devon, then explored more of the city together and with a friend. The post Reluctantly Leaving Liverpool appeared first on...
View ArticleBarry’s UK Images August 2021 Onwards (Part 1)
Better late than never. Barry has finally edited & chosen a selection of stunning images from our travels since August 2021. Here's part 1. The post Barry’s UK Images August 2021 Onwards (Part 1)...
View ArticleMerry Christmas From New Zealand
New Zealand and the UK have opposite seasons. Many people prefer the cold at Christmas. I personally love the warmth and long light days! The post Merry Christmas From New Zealand appeared first on...
View ArticleRather Wet Yet Wonderful Times In Gisborne And Rarotonga
Although the weather has been, and continues to be, erratic and predominantly wet, we're adoring being back in Gisborne with family & friends. The post Rather Wet Yet Wonderful Times In Gisborne...
View ArticleReflecting On Our Experience Of Cyclone Gabrielle’s Devastation
On 13th February, severe tropical cyclone Gabrielle arrived in Gisborne. The effects continue to be felt. Here we share our experiences ... The post Reflecting On Our Experience Of Cyclone Gabrielle’s...
View ArticleA Christchurch Catch-Up With Unique Street Art
In March we re-visited Christchurch to spend time with Barry's daughter Jamie. There was an amazing street art exhibition at the museum ... The post A Christchurch Catch-Up With Unique Street Art...
View ArticleA Teutenberg Reunion In Sydney
Having been unable to get the four Teutenberg siblings together on our last NZ trip, I was determined to make it happen this time ... The post A Teutenberg Reunion In Sydney appeared first on Barry...
View ArticleThe Remarkable Red Centre Part One – Uluru And Kata Tjuta
What a dream come true! Jenny and I spent five days in the Red Centre of Australia and absolutely loved it. Such an incredible experience ... The post The Remarkable Red Centre Part One – Uluru And...
View ArticleThe Remarkable Red Centre Part Three – A Pilgrimage To Mparntwe/Alice Springs
Visiting Mparntwe, Alice Springs, was a bit of a pilgrimage for me. One of my dearest friends died there in 2007. What a beautiful place ... The post The Remarkable Red Centre Part Three – A Pilgrimage...
View ArticleA Few Days In Bustling Big Brisbane/Meeanjin
After the remoteness and spirituality of the Red Centre, we spent a few days in busy Brisbane where we found a few surprising treasures ... The post A Few Days In Bustling Big Brisbane/Meeanjin...
View ArticleUki And An Inland Road Trip To Gladstone
Following the busyness of Brizzy, we headed to the calm of Uki, before driving inland through small settlements to Jenny's home Gladstone. The post Uki And An Inland Road Trip To Gladstone appeared...
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