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Cruise to the finish line

Our last day on the rail trail dawned with blue skies and a good forecast. We had to start early (6.30 breakfast) to finish our ride in time to catch the shuttle bus to Queenstown at 12 noon. Over breakfast … Continue reading

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Here comes the rain

This morning we had a side trip in the bus to an indoor curling rink in a tiny town called Naseby. We were shown a video instructing us on the finer points of curling, then set loose on the rink … Continue reading

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On the trail

We’re three days into our Otago Rail Trail cycling tour and I’ve just managed to snatch five minutes with some wifi coverage to blog. We are Jan, me, Pam and Steve. We went by 16-seater coach ( just the four … Continue reading

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Last day: Art, food, friendship, flight

Sunday. I overdosed on art in New York and promised I would never again look at any pictures, ever. Weak-willed as usual, I crack and offer to go to the Tate Britain to see some more pictures. Not any old … Continue reading

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Tragedy and comedy

Friday. We head off to London for a couple of touristy days before we catch our plane back to Oz. It’s a smooth drive down the M1 and M25 (for a change) and we drop off the hire car, get … Continue reading

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