Hi pretty interesting i have been away again first for a week in Paihia up in the bay of islands, about the first of December. My friend Jean had been offered a timeshare apartment there and her friend also came for a few days. We did lots of sight seeing and tripping around. Went to the Treaty of Waitangi pah and a few of the surrounding Churches, and when we went to Kerikeri, we saw the stone house and other historic places on the site. The highlight of the trip was when Jean decided to see if she could do para sailing, which we found she could, no standing required, just sit on back of boat. All three of us decided it sounded like fun so we went. the para sailing could fit 3 people beside by side so we where able to all go together. what a rush, if you have ever been in a small airplane that does not compare to the rush of fresh air you feel 800ft/or 800m up in the air, it all blowing around you while being towed by the boat. with the occasional shudders as the rope dipped into the water when the boat was turning around.
Now for Christmas, pretty last minute, I decided to go to Wellington to see my brother Adrian, what fun we are having down here as i am righting this. I flew down on Christmas eve at 9pm for the 1hr flight and will be returning home on the first Jan. I spent Christmas day with Adrian, his girlfriend and her family. I felt like i was part of them.
on boxing day we all went to Wellington botanical Gardens to have a walk around and then we took the famous trolley car down to the main center of town for a look around and retail therapy. then its been visiting a few of my brothers friends, swimming and relaxing. Also a suite fitting was organised so I could be sorted for my Brothers wedding early. Its coming up in March
I will finish this when i get home and update a photo or two.
