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• Merry Christmas! From paulie in rendletrek (1412 days old)

  We decided on a traditional day at home with Eddi. Woke up and opened our pressies we had bought each other. Had smoked salmon with scrambled egg for breakie, and Bucks Fizz...posh hey! Eddis i… more

• Syders! From paulie in rendletrek (1412 days old)

  We managed to get a cheap flight to Sydney and there they were at the airport. So pleased to see them and yes I cried. Jono and Arya live right near the city centre in a suburb called Glebe...to t… more

• The land of Oz! Melbourne From paulie in rendletrek (1412 days old)

  Booked into a backpackers in the city and planned to stay with our friend Laura, who we met in Fiji. She is living and working here for a while. After a little nap we ventured out to have a look a… more

• New Zealand - South Island From paulie in rendletrek (1427 days old)

  The ferry crossing was 3 hours then we arrived in a little town, Picton. The next day we travelled down the stunning east coastline, following a winding road (so many windy roads in NZ)along the edge… more

• New Zealand - North Island From paulie in rendletrek (1427 days old)

  Stayed with Penny and Pat for a couple of days in the outskirts of Auckland(friends of Lesleys). Had wonderful homemade meals and desserts...roast chicken to start on our first day...mmm. A lovely b… more

• Last days on Mana From paulie in rendletrek (1427 days old)

  After the fire the place around the old dorm building looked like a building site...but we had one week left and decided to stick with it. Life went on, dive club went on, friends left and new people… more

• Please scroll down to beginning (At Last left Fiji) and work way up through posts! Survived the Mana Island fire! Photos to come...sorry! From paulie in rendletrek (1450 days old)

  It was about 4pm, walking back from a cup of tea at the bar. Noticed smoke coming from the top of the building. Ran over to see the flames and smoke billowing out the building. The whole of the upsta… more

• From paulie in rendletrek (1450 days old)

  Made friends with a couple of Kiwi builders who frequented the bar...Tyson & Steve. They were contracted to build a house by "Sunset Beach". We went up there a couple of times with Pauls' guitar,… more

• From paulie in rendletrek (1450 days old)

  We had BBQ lunch on island hopping and white wine from the island bar. Also went snorkelling around another island. In the hostel there were a couple of resident doggies, and you know what we're lik… more

• From paulie in rendletrek (1450 days old)

  Other nights consisted of hermit crab racing (betting on a crab to win and win a prize), drag night competition when all the girls would lend their clothes and our large food bowls were used on a regu… more

• From paulie in rendletrek (1450 days old)

  The weather was great when we were there...nearly always hot and sunny, had a couple of humid days and abit of rain twice. The sea would be so calm some days, then choppy, then calm again. The wind … more

• From paulie in rendletrek (1450 days old)

  All the beaches had pure white sand and coral and shells washed up the shore line. The island took about two and half hours to walk around. It had many grassy hills with fantastic lookouts where you… more

• At last left Mana and here is our story... From paulie in rendletrek (1450 days old)

  On the morning we arrived in Fiji we caught a boat straight to Mana Island (translated Island of Magic). Booked into a dormitory. The backpackers called Ratukinis, had a bar/reception right on the b… more

• Photos From paulie in rendletrek (1538 days old)

  Please click on the box titled Paulie photo and that should take you to some more photos... byeeee… more

• From paulie in rendletrek (1545 days old)

  On leaving Victoria we caught the bus to Thetis Lake which is on the outskirts (10 miles) of the town. A lovely campsite set by right by the lake. The lake is a fresh water lake and really warm to s… more

• Vancouver Island From paulie in rendletrek (1553 days old)

  Why hello again.... We love Vancouver...a big city, but near to the parks and lots to see and do. Left to sail on the ferry to "the island" (great film by the way!). The ferry ride was nice, sittin… more

• From paulie in rendletrek (1568 days old)

  Headed to Banff National Park, where we climbed Sulphur Mountain with the most amazing views from the summit, we also swam in the hot sulphur springs (not as romantic as it sounds...a swimming pool ba… more

• From paulie in rendletrek (1582 days old)

  Hi All, And we're off again to Grizzly Bear country....Banff initially, camping in some campgrounds, so we'll be quite safe. As mentioned, meeting up with Will & Margo to camp at Radium Hot … more

• From paulie in rendletrek (1589 days old)

  Made some new friends on Canada Day, and had a great evening, a few beers, playing pool and havin a laugh. Since then seen our friends, Will & Margo twice and still havin fun. Paul picked up a d… more

• From paulie in rendletrek (1593 days old)

  We're here in Calgary and having a brilliant time! The Canadians are so friendly and have met some great people. On arriving we did a walking tour of the town and Paul bought his guitar and went b… more

• Welcome friends...Yeehaa! Nearly time! From paulie in rendletrek (1623 days old)

  Here is our itinerary On Tuesday 28th we fly from London to Canada Calgary Calgary Stampede Festival 7th - 12th July Hostel & B&B Banff National Park; Lake Louise 12th July - 1 Wee… more

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