Waldspaziergang

Von London sind wir für ein paar Tage nach Siegelbach gekommen. Das Wetter war erst sehr kalt und naß, aber gestern war es trocken und wir haben die Gelegenheit für einen Waldspaziergang genutzt. Die Blätterfärbung ist sehr schön und wir genießen den Spätherbst.

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London on a sunny day

After a lively few days in Manchester, we took the train to London today and are visiting Andrea for the weekend. She was still at work this afternoon and I took the opportunity in sunny weather to walk around Tooting Common. A nice pub close by, The Bedford, was unfortunately closed for renovations, but we are going out for dinner tonight.

Sherwood Forest

We came to the UK yesterday and met up with Jessica and family in the Sherwood Forest. There is an Italian restaurant with a Vespa and the kids liked that. We are spending a few days together here.

Back in Vancouver

We came back yesterday. It is quite cool and there is fresh snow on the mountains. Well, the boat is going back into the water next week anyhow, let’s hope that triggers some sunshine.

In Germany

We are in Germany for a few days to visit my parents, the kids and grandchildren. On Saturday is another birthday party. All great fun! The weather is nice and warm.

Puerto Vallarta

We are in Mexico helping Bonnie celebrate her birthday. The weather is great, the villa very nice and the energetic ones started pilates already.

Back in Vancouver

We flew back from Auckland today, left in the evening, flew 13 hours and arrived in the early afternoon of the same day. The wonders of the dateline. The weather here is nice, but much colder than New Zealand.

Auckland

We are spending the last two nights of our holiday in Auckland, enjoying the city life. We can see the harbour bridge from the hotel and already tried the famous Bluff oysters.

Waiheke Island

Our holiday is drawing to a close. The last few days, we are in the Auckland area, tonight on Waiheke Island. This is about 45 minutes by ferry, full of vineyards and good restaurants. We are staying in a Blacksmith cottage close to the beach, very peaceful.

Lake Kai Iwi

We have moved on from the Bay of Islands to the West Coast and are in a lodge close to Lake Kai Iwi tonight. This is close to Dargaville, where some time ago Dalmatian men worked as gum diggers. The lodge supplies kayaks and we already took a spin around the lake closest to us.