Today is my last day in the Magnificent New Zealand. I am writing this whilst sitting at the airport waiting for my flight to Australia
Yesterday was not the best last day! Dentists were bad enough but I then had a massive panic that I hadn’t applied for my Australian holiday visa!! (I did this last year as well) 🤯🥺 l looked back through my emails….nothing, tried checking online, no luck as the internet thought I was already in Australia! The same with trying to apply online!! FFS! I then remembered I had sent the link to G & G so I thought I could do it that way. It was at this point after panicked WhatsApps to people I knew would be up at 6.30am, that I realised I had logged in using a different email account . I subsequently found my application, but the confirmation had been sent to my usual hotmail and possibly ended up in my junk folder, which I had purged (most unlike me!) So, it would appear that I did apply and got granted a visa, however I have continued to have a low level of anxiety that I’ll get to Melbourne and they won’t let me in!! (No more ‘Border Force’ for me) Watch this space……😬
My thoughts on New Zealand? It is absolutely glorious. The scenery is out of this world. The people are kind, friendly and helpful. The public transport system is brilliant and affordable. The North & South Islands are very different both are stunning but in different ways. The Geology of New Zealand is phenomenal, and this is reflected in its landscapes and I think in all of its people; Strong, capable, adaptable, hardy, no nonsense, kind, welcoming and beautiful. It has been a huge pleasure to share this fabulous place, even for a short while.
It has been a real adventure. I feel very proud of myself for planning and undertaking such a varied and fully packed itinerary. I’ve managed to get to the end having only lost 1 small glasses case, broken 1 pair of sunnies and a tooth! Not bad.
I will most certainly return to this wonderful, magical place in the future.
The next part of my adventure now begins (if I’m allowed in!) I am meeting my beautiful Rebecca and my Gorgeous Grantley in Melbourne to do a Road Trip up to Adelaide. Rebecca has planned it all, bless her and it all sounds fantastic. 😍
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Kia Ora for the last time from the Wonderful, Spectacular, Stunning, Breathtaking New Zealand.
Xxx
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Hi claire I can honestly say I have been to any of these beautiful stunning countries and will probably never get to see them but ooh my goodness through reading your blog and looking at the stunning photos you have put on here I feel like I’ve been there and am on this wonderful adventure with you. Happy landing in Australia and I look for to seeing and reading your journey through your words and pictures and experiences….. glad you survived the hurricane that really must of been scary and managed to get your tooth sort. ……. till the next chapter of your journey take care lou xxxx
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Hi Louise, thank you so much for your lovely message. I’m glad you are enjoying the Blog! I’m very lucky to be able to have the opportunity to see all of these amazing places.
Take good care. Lots of love. Xx
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You should definitely get a job for the New Zealand travel board. I have loved reading about your adventures and it has sounded amazing.
May your journey continue in this way xx
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