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Category Archives: Tanja
Around the House
Here are some images from around the house during our week here… Nothing like family time…. Cheers for now Tanja
Bonnie and Family Arrive
Finally it was Saturday morning and Bonnie, Lawrence, Amelia and Domenic arrived. Kylie, Chris and Malcolm went to the air port, but as the arrival was at 6:00am we opted to stay at home and prepare breakfast instead! It was … Continue reading
Te Vara Nui
Wow, wow and wow. Te Vara Nui is so worth while a visit. The whole complex has been designed and built in an area that a few years ago was a swamp. I particularly liked the fact that a young … Continue reading
The Raro Map
Thank you so much Barrie for finding this great map of Rarotonga. Malcolm manages the Central Motel which is in Avarua on the “top” of the island. The house he rented for us was close by over to the right … Continue reading
We Are Home!!
Three hours ago we arrived back in Auckland. This is just a very quick note to let you all know that we are back home, safe and sound. We weren’t able to blog in Raro after that first entry, it … Continue reading
Rarotonga
Yeah, we made it! After a very long day travelling, our day was over 30 hours long as we travelled through various time zones, we finally arrived in Rarotonga. What a difference here to our life over the last couple … Continue reading
London
We arrived in London and after a great welcome from the friendly customs guy, who was a true geezer, we managed to find a pub at the airport for some food. They had a kids menu with chicken nuggets, cream … Continue reading
Travel Day – München to London
Well, what a farewell Germany gave us… This morning Barbara, Armin, the children and I were quite the ‘A Team’ getting ready with Barbara entertaining the children, while I organised the last pieces of luggage and Armin staying calm, carrying … Continue reading
Schloß Neuenschwanstein
Wow, have a look where we were today! Armin took us to Schloß Neuenschwanstein, which is an hour and forty-five minutes drive from here. It was so worth it, the sight of the castle as you approach is quite something. … Continue reading
Circus Krone
Circus Krone apparently is a Munich institution and I still remember its fame from my childhood. Here in München they have a permanent structure in the shape of a tent. Armin and Barbara had organised tickets for us all to … Continue reading