Greetings from a hot and sunny Devonport. Fogg and I have just returned from a short break to the top of New Zealand where we learnt a lot about Maori culture, the Kauri tree and life as a backpacker. We would like to tell you all about these things but have to use an internet cafe so time is limited.
Suffice to say at this stage that we have met some wonderful Maori people, listened to some beautiful stories about Maori myths and legends and some evocative songs.
The Kauri tree was very important to the economic life of New Zealand but it was over forested and now is only found in a few small forests. I did manage a good hug of one!! It is related to the Redwood, is a soft and suprisingly light wood and has an enormous number of uses.
Backpacking in NZ is very well organised. We travelled with a company called Magic and stayed in a very clean hostel in Paihia on the Bay of Islands. We met some lovely young people and we may well try another one later, hostel that is not young people!!!
Time is running out so seasons greetings to you all.
Phileas and Fogg
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Hello and happy Christmas.
All is well here at No1 (and indeed at No2). We are enjoying the holiday break with all the family (no sanctuary, but I am coping!).
We have been following your amazing journey with interest and we especially appreciate the photos. You will certainly have some stories when we see you again.
Hope your adventure continues to go well.
Lots of Love,
Tony & Rachel
hello mike and kate... i love hearing about your adventures and can't wait to see photos. Thank you for your postcard... all in redborne enjoyed reading it. I am exhausted from several days of celebrating my birthday with different people and of course the end of term do... but i don't think ther will be much rest for me with Christmas, New Year and marking books. Oh well.../ no rest for the wicked!
Best wishes for 2008! love Nicola (aka...lemon tart)x
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