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I Wish I Could Fly

Off to see if I can get a parachute jump in today, otherwise will go for a bungy jump. Post-edit: got my bungy jump in at Taupo Bungy. Was good fun, had an audience of a bus-load of Japanese tourists, … Continue reading

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Land of the Long White Cloud

Yep, I’m in Auckland, New Zealand. Really couldn’t cope with any more mosquito bites (I had to go into hospital when on Ovalau, as my elbow swelled up). Steve – tell Mr Three Piece Suite than NZ sucks. Ok – … Continue reading

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Fiji and Mosquitos

Yes sir, there are a lot of mosquitos here and they love me, despite my best efforts to evade them. It’s making me reconsider moving my flight to New Zealand forward by a few days. Anyway- arrived in Nadi about … Continue reading

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Toronto

Today finds me, after a good sleep, in Toronto doing some gardening and playing darts. Staying with some friends here, who I haven’t seen since 2004, when we travelled up to Quebec City and back. Not very exciting at the … Continue reading

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All Packed

I’m all packed and ready to go. Think my books take up more space (certainly do in weight) in my bag than clothes. Not looking forward to the 11 (ELEVEN!) hour layover in Los Angeles. Might hire a car and … Continue reading

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Somewhere you’ve Been

It’s quite strange reading about somewhere you’ve been before. Three children have been killed in Merritt, B.C (Canada), according to The Globe and Mail. I was there, not so long ago on my travels through B.C. Not long till I’m … Continue reading

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Cheap Flight Finder – Kayak

Found this useful site – Kayak, it searches a whole range of sites and airline companies. It has some really useful tools, like the charts, to show you what dates might be cheaper than those you intend on going.

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New Zealand

I’ve registered “an interest” on the New Zealand immigration page. Canada and NZ are the main countries that I’ve been interested in. I’ll be in NZ in May, to have a nose around. I don’t think I can stand much … Continue reading

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Packed

Pretty much packed. What fun! Travel blog ready to go here: http://www.travbuddy.com/pyrrho Now, I’m sure I’ve forgotten something…..

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