Category: From a Land Down-Under…
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The geyser that didn’t need soap
We did quite a bit of research on trying to work out which geyser, and which thermal park, to shell out a not inconsiderable sum of money to watch perform. In the end we plumped on Te Puia on the basis that it didn’t require someone seeding the feed to make it perform “regularly at…
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Recent volcanics
On our way from Rotorua to Tongariro (in the heart of LOTR/Hobbit country) we visited Waimangu Volcanic Valley. This is the site of the world’s most recent geothermal (1886) system and a place well worth visiting. They’ve got everything organised so well whilst still retaining it’s natural state. You walk downhill (ideal) and catch a…
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Wellington and a Flying Fox
Not many video clips of our stay in Wellington, but these ones of Ewan and Maggie co-operating in their enjoyment of the flying fox in the play area of the Botanic Gardens is great. They play so well together. A flylng fox, a brother and a sister from David Harrison on Vimeo.
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A family at play
It’s nearly the end of our holiday, but it wouldn’t have been complete without a trip to Deni (Deniliquin) in the company of Kevin and Patsy (who’d been up in their caravan for three weeks previously, Terry and Kelly with Taylor, Vivian and William (Wilby), Wendy and Daren with James and Lucas, and of course…
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On a house boat
One of the features of the Edward River, and elsewhere for all I know in other parts of Australia, is the idea of having a flat bottomed boat with an outboard motor with effectively a cabin on top of the base. It travels at not much more than 4mph and sedately wanders up the centre…
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All aboard the PS Emmylou
Kevin and Patsy took us down to Echuca for the day and treated us to a cruise and lunch aboard the Paddle Ship Emmylou. What a wonderful day, and a lovely trip – also taking in the historic port of Echuca as well as a trip to red gum wetland reserve near Mathoura and the…
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This is our son … who we’re well proud of!
I conquered my fear of water to get into the boat to take this video of Peter water skiing. Considering how late in life he took this up – less than 10 years ago – I think this is awesome! Even though he had a tumble which caused both his wife and Wendy immediately to…
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… but you can’t take the child out of the girl
Very close to the camp site at Takapuna was this little beach. As you can see Jenny had a great time, especially with Maggie. Takapuna from David Harrison on Vimeo.
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Christmas in Australia 2013
We spent Christmas Day with Peter and Shells, Ewan and Maggie at Patsy and Kevin’s with the Trewin family – Wendy and Daren, James and Lucas. Lovely day.
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Deniliquin holiday with the Owens on the Edwards River – 2011
A number of short videos showcasing the water skiing prowess of Peter’s relations – they’re good at it, that means! In no particular order … Terry starting off Terry returning Wendy demonstrating to watching boys how you should start off on one leg Shells on water Taylor returning from her ski-board ride James setting off…