My trip to the Antipodes

Hi again.

Waiting for Anke to get loaded up so logged back on and found out how to read comments from Amanda, stef n David!  Thanks all. Great encouragement. David, i wasn't aware that my salute to the camera indicated VW, I thought that it was Walls Ice-Cream.... age difference you see.

In such a hurry after my trip to Stewart Island that I forgot to mention Bluff Lodge. Bloody brilliant "Backpackers" that catered so well for a tired old man. First call, on the wat to Stewart Island, I was given the Kings Room. Wow!  When I returned two days later I was given "The House"... umpteen bedrooms, large lounge, big TV, Music tec tec. All to myself. Thanks Karen and Lex. If others go there they may not get the same accommodation but they will be guranteed a great welcome. Well done to both.

Well, the young lady has packed and now waiting to get on the road.

Be in touch again sometime.  bfn   Adopted Grandad, "Bert'