Tag Archives: Waitomo caves

Kia Ora Koutou Katoa – Back in Blighty

Posted on Dec 18, 2014 by TanGental

The longer address in the heading is, I’m told by my delightful friends in Christchurch, the correct form of address for more than 2 people. I hope I am addressing more than two people. I dream…. I have been asked … Continue reading →

Posted in miscellany, New Zealand | Tagged 185 empty chairs, 90 mile beach, black water rafting, boy scouts, Christchurch, doubtful sound, Franz Josef Glacier, Hobbiton, lyndhurst, Napier, New Forest, New Zealand, Queenstown, Waitomo caves, weta caves, whitewater rafting | 7 Comments

Kia Ora days five, six and seven: burrows and caves

Posted on Dec 1, 2014 by TanGental

Part one. We left Paihai bright and early. Our hosts waved us off with an All Blacks flag. Apparently there’s to be a referendum on the flag and a lot want this as the national flag. Why not I say … Continue reading →