Boxing Day and Southern Explores

'Boxing Day' and the Kiwi Bach...we discovered in Sumner, a wonderful cafe that captures the spirit and traditions of a New Zealand holiday home...a k a a bach. So many similarities to our Vermont cottage, we all felt right at home and settled down for good 'tucker'. Eric's broad smile lit the room. A walk on the beach followed and then the 'Sherlock Holmes' new movie... a bit of a stretch for traditionalists...but an interesting film.

Sunday, Eric caught up with his old flatmates while Helen explored the Botanical Gardens with a friend....roses galore! Monday was catch up time before our Tuesday departure towards Dunedin. Stunning coastlines, small villages, and wonderful explores - it was hard to know where to point the camera.

Tonight, Sam, Lauren and Brian join us in Dunedin. Penguins, albatross, butterflies, and the Chinese Garden make up our next few days.

We are grateful for the decades we have shared with you and look forward to 'more'. Happiest 2010 to you all.