We are doing it.
Heading off for a mini break.
First of many we plan on taking from now on.
Life is taking on a new routine for Stew and I.
We are taking more time for US, doing things we want to do and not having to cater to any one else.
So, this is our January jaunt.
Off to Taupo and Kinloch.
First stop will be visiting my cousin, Janice, in Taupo. Well... she's just out of Taupo in a rural area.
I've not seen her since October 2017. So quite a while. I'm sure it will be lovely to catch up with her.
After visiting her, we shall then head over to Kinloch and spend the afternoon, evening and half of Sunday with my Aunt and Uncle.
Ethel is my Mum's youngest sister. It's always lovely catching up with Mum's siblings.
Frank and Ethel have a fairly large property just out of Kinloch. It will be interesting to see what they have done with the property. When they bought it, the 'back yard' was very much a blank canvas, with NOTHING but grass.
Because we did all our packing last night (not that we need to take much), all we have to do this morning is throw everything in the car and leave.
So... less yakking... off we go!
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ABOVE... a glass blowing place outside Taupo. Beautiful stuff... HORRIBLY expensive. Bought none.
ABOVE...Janice and baby George. Hes a 'wild' piglet, not a domesticated breed. But he's been hand reared by Janice and is just adorable.
ABOVE: The lovely views from my cousin's home.
The piglets name is George. He's 6 weeks old and very pampered.
Have a fun trip. I think it's lovely that you are making an effort to take trips AND visit family.
ReplyDeleteWell deserved break enjoy
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend away. Safe travels 🚗
ReplyDeleteHope you and Dad have a lovely weekend aways, please stay safe on the roads and yea xxxxx
ReplyDeleteLove you Both 🙏💜💙
#Lacy 💙
I know you will have a fab time n catch-ups etc
ReplyDeleteCan only be good for you all ,,
Love wee mini weekends away refreshes everyone for the week to come 🌹🌹🌹🍇🍞
Taupo markets Sunday lakefront by fire station
ReplyDeleteBlondie
Late checking this aftys posts but neat pics of you and Janice can see the genes there
ReplyDeleteLovely property n the wee piglets super cute too, n your cow,
That fruit salad looks very yummy
Neat to know you are enjoying the break away
Cheers 🥂
Ha ha! I nearly snorted at your comment about the piglet sleeping through the night. LOL! Looks like a great little weekend getaway. Love the cows too. Liz
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I loved the view from your cousin's home. It's so peaceful and calming. It looks like you and Stew are having a wonderful visit with your relatives.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Those photos are all great! Love you and George. And the pic of Janice feeding George - I love the look on her face. The clouds make me miss summer. It is cold and gray here. My dog freezes his feet when he goes out and keeps lifting them up. He won't wear booties. And it's not even that cold - it is ABOVE zero after all (or above -17.7778 to the much more logical Celsius people of the world).
ReplyDeleteLook at that cute little piggy lol.
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