Well, we are back on the North Island of New Zealand now, after flying over from Nelson (decided not to risk a second ferry crossing in case of rough seas!) Before we left Nelson we were lucky enough to see the futuristic looking "Earthrace" boat
come into the harbour on its tour of New Zealand. It became the fastest powerboat to circumnavigate the globe in 2008 - making the journey in only 60 days! Very eco-friendly too as it's powered by 100% renewable biodiesel fuel! Massive stereo system on
it too - we could hear it coming a mile off! We are now almost at the end of our week in Napier - the Art Deco capital of New Zealand! Have never seen so much art deco stuff all in one place! The buildings are fabulous - all ornately painted in different
colours and designs! Have just posted a few photos here of the Town Centre, Daily Telegraph Building and the colourful row of small houses which are historic buildin
gs known as the Six Sisters! Was even lucky enough to have a genuine 1929 Chrysler car pull up at the traffic lights when I was taking some photos! We've been staying in a lovely little apartment here in Napier - right on the sea front. Thought we had it to ourselves but on our a
rrival we discovered that there would be a third occupant - JJ the cat! He belongs to the owner of the apartment, who lives here when she is n
ot renting it out, and so JJ comes with the territory! We didn't mind though as he is very friendly and adorable! Just a tad pampered though - as you can probably tell from the contents of 'his' shelf in the
fridge which shows the daily smorgasboard that he dines from! He just has a little from each tin of food every day to give him a bit of variety(!) and then the tin is covered up with its own little cloth cover until the next day! Hmmm! I think he eats better than we do! We soon got into his little routine anyway and
have managed to keep him alive for the week which is the main thing! And yes ok - we will miss him when we leave Napier - we admit it!!!
Well, we are back on the North Island of New Zealand now, after flying over from Nelson (decided not to risk a second ferry crossing in case of rough seas!) Before we left Nelson we were lucky enough to see the futuristic looking "Earthrace" boat 
come into the harbour on its tour of New Zealand. It became the fastest powerboat to circumnavigate the globe in 2008 - making the journey in only 60 days! Very eco-friendly too as it's powered by 100% renewable biodiesel fuel! Massive stereo system on 
it too - we could hear it coming a mile off! We are now almost at the end of our week in Napier - the Art Deco capital of New Zealand! Have never seen so much art deco stuff all in one place! The buildings are fabulous - all ornately painted in different
colours and designs! Have just posted a few photos here of the Town Centre, Daily Telegraph Building and the colourful row of small houses which are historic buildin
gs known as the Six Sisters! Was even lucky enough to have a genuine 1929 Chrysler car pull up at the traffic lights when I was taking some photos! We've been staying in a lovely little apartment here in Napier - right on the sea front. Thought we had it to ourselves but on our a
rrival we discovered that there would be a third occupant - JJ the cat! He belongs to the owner of the apartment, who lives here when she is n
ot renting it out, and so JJ comes with the territory! We didn't mind though as he is very friendly and adorable! Just a tad pampered though - as you can probably tell from the contents of 'his' shelf in the 
fridge which shows the daily smorgasboard that he dines from! He just has a little from each tin of food every day to give him a bit of variety(!) and then the tin is covered up with its own little cloth cover until the next day! Hmmm! I think he eats better than we do! We soon got into his little routine anyway and 
have managed to keep him alive for the week which is the main thing! And yes ok - we will miss him when we leave Napier - we admit it!!!
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Hi there!!
This is Sarah and Helen (oh, and Scruffy too! of course). My computer is still poorly, so just finally catching up with your blog while I have chance at Helen's house! Wow... sounds like you are having an amazing time still! Got your postcard from the Art Deco place.. looks fascinating! Glad you had a good bday and liked the presents, especially the photo... (it was about take 22! as you can imagine with me and Julie!). Well, other news from this end, is that Ian is finally doing the Lands End to John 'O' Groats bike ride! He's on day 5, and is doing so well... we are all routing for him and very proud of his achievements so far! You can catch up with his blog on www.rileysbigbikeride.wordpress.com
and drop him a comment! Will email from my computer when its working! Maybe chat again soon? Watch out for the pigs! (especially sneezing ones). Lots of love and missing you loads! S,H and S! x x x
Hi Sarah & Helen (& Scruffy!) Thanks for the news on Ian - will go and check out his blog right now (and of course put a comment on it!) Have just seen your other comment on the Farewell Spit entry (so you're off to Uganda May 29th then?!) Will call for a chat before you leave (otherwise will be difficult to call until we leave Asia for the States early July!) Speak soon then and take care. Lots of love Julie XX
Hi Julie
Hen and Sare here again (and Scruffy!). Just been updating Rileysbigbikeride blog! and saw your comments! ah, that was lovely of you, and thanks so much for your generous donation too! - Ian will be dead chuffed!! He's doing great... we are very proud of him! He's halfway there now!
The Sand toboganning looks great fun!! Be great to chat before I head off to Uganda... 2 weeks today we will be setting off early the next morning! Cant believe it! but am sooo excited. Especially excited about the 2 day Safari at the end of the trip, but mostly am looking forward to meeting the locals.. and the children! (Got lots of pencil crayons, paper, balloons etc to give them! just cant wait). Well, have a great week - hope the sun keeps shining for you! Lol Sarah, Hen and Scruff! x x
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