Living in New Zealand: Crossing the Cook Strait by Ferry

Bluebridge are a lovely company, but we bought the cheapest tickets way in advance to travel at Christmas. So when their ferry broke down and we had to get home, it cost way more to come back on the Interislander. Bluebridge refunded what we had paid, but not the extra $200 it cost to buy last minute tickets on the other ferry from Wellington to Picton. At least it was the only bad thing that happened on our Christmas holiday (let’s not mention when the boyf power-washed the Land Rover and shorted the electrics).

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Reasons to Be Cheerful - Coromandel Beaches Are Gorgeous

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A lovely place to be in summer. Except best not between Christmas and New Year when everyone else is there too.

Can't We All Just Get Along?

Boy, the world could really do with a group hug.

Reasons to Be Cheerful - Sard Wonder Soap

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As recommended to me by the older lady working in the Trade Aid shop in Picton. Good on you!