We've escaped our hosts in New Plymouth. The fit wasn't quite right, too long a story for the blog. Through our first month in NZ we've finally made it to the South Island. After another night in the wagon we made our way onto Bluebridge ferry and crossed the Cook Straight. We had beautiful weather and got to see a blue penguin swimming along with some dolphins. Our second day on the S. Island was spent at some of the world famous vineyards of the Marlborough region. We saw 5 vineyards and tasted heaps of wine. Our favorites were the dessert wines and a German wine I can't spell (Guwerztraminer?). We purchased one and are saving it for a special occasion (perhaps when we complete the 10-day trek around Stewart Island). On the 14th we arrived at our third WWOOF hosts house (Peter, Sue, Luke (7), Logan (11), and their Golden Retriever Roz). They are wonderful. We've dug trenches, herded cattle, weeded their organic garden, harvested and washed seaweed. Great food, great work. Oh yeah, they own an organic blueberry orchard and we've had plenty. We've found a sailing tour in Abel Tasman NP and plan to sail just after we leave Sue and Peter's farm. Two of the pictures accompanying this are of their adobe-built home and the northern view; fantastic. They are a veritable boat-load of knowledge for passive solar design, adobe techniques, and organic gardening. This is the WWOOF experience we have truly been looking for. Again, fantastic! We are attaching a few of our favorite pictures along with this blog. They will be a bit of a potpourri. Cheers!!!!
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Hey Kids!!
It had been a long time between blogs. Guess you found a MUCH better farm to be on. The pictures are fabulous. This batch can be enlarged with a click and they are still beautiful. The first pics weren't as clear, at least on my computer. Winter is here. Been bitterly cold and windy and a tad bit of snow. Nothing serious. How long at this farm? Billy, read your email! Hugs to you both
MOM
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