I have been somewhat slack on the blog front, but then, there’s a reason for that too – namely planning 13 months of travel (and packing everything up)
First off though, Steve’s stag.. it was a great weekend, the main event being rafting (which my go-pro seems to flatten out a bit – it was quite scary I can tell you!)
Then the wedding the following weekend… lovely trip down via Mt. Cook in all its glory:
Unfortunately, while I hear the wedding was excellent (how could it not be, such excellent folk getting married – and down in the stunning surrounds of Lake Ohau), I was, extremely ill. Somewhere I picked up a very nasty 24 hour D&V bug, so I was completely knocked out. Lost some weight though, so that was great ;)
Finally, 5th Nov and we had Guy Fawkes at Rachels place. They’ve bought a do’er upper over in New Brighton… it’s uninsured as-is-where-is… so, it’s a risk if there are more earthquakes, but I must say, I loved the house.. it had such a nice feel to it, big rooms, stunning view..
Nice view for the fireworks too!
Right – up to speed. Next post will be about leaving NZ for travelling. I am excited about it, but I am also looking forward to being on the plane and having all the faff of moving out behind me. Maaike is being wonderful organising everything, and putting in countless hours in the garden… but wow there’s a lot to do. Selling the van too, and kayak… and and .. it does make me a little sad to be honest. The van has been going well of late, and it seems a shame to sell it.
Hey ho, one door closes and another opens… :)
(first world problems or what)
Myra
November 18, 2015 at 11:51 am
“When you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will greet you with a new hello” – Paulo Coelho.
Those words got me through leaving NZ and settling back in Ireland.
Looking forward to hearing all your plans :-)
Patrick
November 19, 2015 at 4:14 pm
:) I do love Paulo Coelho .. plans – as I mentioned to Marcel, loosely 6 months South America (incl Antarctica), couple of weeks in Minneapolis and then 7 ish months in Europe. But it’s all very much subject to change and nothing at all is set in stone!
Femke
November 19, 2015 at 2:23 am
Nothing flat about that video if you ask me…
Sounds familiar, about the organising. We have good project manager skills (or, depending on how you look at it, we are control freaks that do not like to let other people butt in….)
Patrick
November 19, 2015 at 3:14 pm
Yip, well I was certainly terrified! becoming a stronger swimmer is on my list to get better at.
I couldn’t possibly comment on the project management vs control-freak skillz ;) In fairness, it’s good that someone is keeping track of what’s what!
Marcel
November 19, 2015 at 11:24 am
where do you travel to? let me know when you come close to Switzerland :) enjoy!
Patrick
November 19, 2015 at 3:16 pm
South America (via Antarctica) for 5 ish months – lots of hiking in Patagonia and other places… planning on _some_ time in the US to see my sister… then Europe from Juneish for the rest of the year. Will let you know for sure when we’re in your area… those Via Ferrata of yours look most exciting!