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Thursday: To Doubtful Sound!

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

Last night we knew we’d be getting up quite early to catch a bus to a boat to a bus to a boat but there was still time for a few late evening photos. This morning, the bus stopped at … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Lake Te Anau

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

Left Dunedin this morning and we took a ride through very pretty and increasingly green land toward our destination Lake Te Anau. Found our motel which is pretty darn spiffy with a nice kitchenette and huge bathroom. All of our … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Dunedin!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

First off, it’s said: dune-EDEN’. I have a hard time keeping that in my head. I’m working on it. Last night we squeaked into the last penguin tour. Our lodge-mates, which included some folks originally from South Africa, a young … Continue reading →

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Southward toward Dunedin

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

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Greetings from Lake Tekapo

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

This morning we rode and walked around the cathedral area of Christchurch, where they continue to work on taking down earthquake-damaged buildings and putting up new ones to take their place. Quite sobering but hopeful too. They’ve put a lot … Continue reading →

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