Wednesday we thought we might do a little cycle in Kaikohe. Along the Twin Coast Cycle Trail From Kaikohe to the Mangungu Mission House (circa 1839) in Horeke. Probably one of the best cycle trails I have been on thus far. 47.34km according to my Strava. Seeeeee………. That seems a lot for me, and I guess the old butt may have told me later it … Continue reading The Twin Coast Cycle Trail
The weather hasn’t been our friend. As Doug said ‘Come up to the Winterless North they said. The weather will be warm they said’. That would be a big NOT. But let’s start from the beginning. The weather will play a starring role in the posts over the next few days. Our trip North to Paihia at the beginning of the week was quite eventful, … Continue reading Paihia
This a.m. we left our base camp, Paihia, and caught the ferry to Russell. Our ferry was named Okiato. I do like things that are named but I guess it’s a moot point given all sea vessels are named. Prior to driving onto the ferry, we took a coffee break in what I would call ‘the quaint little shop of everything’, including tinned butter. Interesting. … Continue reading A day at Russell
Covid has been such a travel show stopper. Two years ago we were meant to go to the UK, via NYC with our InverVegas besties Doug & Annabel. Annabel being our TG (Travel Guide with the mostest), had organised a spectacular trip including the reverse Titanic, a cruise from NYC to Southhampton, then off to Ireland via some English experiences. That obviously didn’t happen, but … Continue reading Up North….
There is no doubt about it. I am a brand snob. I like my brands and I won’t compromise. My favourite being Anko. By K-Mart. I used to hate K-Mart. Who didn’t? I was such a snob about it all. The mere thought of going to K-Mart….absolutely not! You wouldn’t find me dead there. But somehow a new buyer, intense marketing, new store design and … Continue reading Brand shopping
It was snowing here this morning. MoD says it’s a ‘light dusting’. Being a North Dakota native I guess he can say that. Might be to you MoD, but to me it’s darn well SNOWING! In the sunshine. We haven’t had snow in the city area for at least four years. Maybe since 2015. And yet, when I went out in my girl robe to … Continue reading Chch welcomes us home…..
Do Not. I repeat. Do Not. Bring your firearms into this airport. Damnit! Where am I gunna put me bloomin’ gun. MSP – Minneapolis St. Paul Airport, hands down, wins ‘The best Bathrooms in an Airport I have ever had the Pleasure of Using’ Award. Hands down. Thats two hands down. That’s how strongly I feel about that. Toilet cubicles are HUGE! Marble basins, sanitiser, great … Continue reading Airport hopping with MoD
Serving the community since 2008! https://bismarcksewingandquilting.com Yep that’s an unashamed plug for my soon to be sister-in-law. And a deserved plug too. What a store!! But first, let’s talk about our day yesterday. It was a travel day essentially with a little bit of fun stuff before we took to the road. MoD headed out to help bro Blake with a Meals on Wheels run. … Continue reading Bismarck Sewing and Quilting
Flat out like a lizard drinking. That’s been us, the last two days. We left beautiful Fargo on Wednesday morning and headed west to Bismarck to spend some more quality rellie time before our trip comes to an end on Saturday. Goodbye Fargo, we have enjoyed you! Mrs Google said our trip was 2 hours 54 minutes but naturally, with Starbucks and toilet stops, it … Continue reading Bismarck
The elevator at Fargo Raddison Blu is high tech. The control panel is on the outside. You press the floor you want. Isobel (the elevator, yes I named her) tells you which car to step into and which side – “Proceed to car 1 to the left front’. When you step inside there is no control panel. Damn if you chose the wrong floor. We … Continue reading Fargo to Grand Forks
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