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It's almost been two weeks already since my parents went back to Belgium, so it's time to give you guys an update!
On the 25th of April I set out to Queenstown to meet with my parents. It was funny, but when I saw them it didn't seem like it had been 6 months since I last saw them. Amazing what calling each other with Skype every week can do... Anyway, we loaded all their stuff in my tiny car, and then set out to go on the Earnslaw Steamboat for a trip on Lake Wakatipu. It was very nice, but not particularly exciting. After that boat ride we rode off to Glenorchy where we stayed the night. The next day we went on a nice walk through the landscape of Glenorchy. In the morning it was sunny and warm (ideal for our walk), whereas in the afternoon the rain came falling down when we were driving to Te Anau. In Te Anau we visited the glowworm caves, and walked a small part of the Kepler Track (i.e. a several day walk). On Saturday we drove in the direction of Invercargill, but made several stops before we actually got there. We made a few walks in the lovely Southland area, before heading to Colac Bay, where one of my friends would be married. I appointed my father as last-minute cameraman, much to her delight. Bride and groom looked stunning of course (I bet she's blushing when she reads this), and it was a lovely ceremony. I stayed for dinner, after dropping off my parents at a restaurant in Riverton (10 minutes away from Colac Bay). Although I really enjoyed the wedding, it was time to get back home to my dear cat, Luna. I hadn't seen her in 4 days, and that was the first time we've been apart for longer than a day. Fortunately she was well looked after by another friend. On Sunday we had another sunny day to discover Invercargill itself, and yes, make some more walks. On Monday I had to go back to work, while my parents visited the rest of the region, with my car.
The next weekend, we flew to Stewart Island. We had a very nice stay there, and again the weather was amazing. It must have been 20 degrees! I know that probably doesn't sound amazing to you guys now that it's summer in Belgium. However, that was the start of May, which is (weatherwise) like November on the Northern Hemisphere.
Anyway, that was it for my parents stay. It was a little bit weird to be alone in my house again after that... Photos will follow as soon as possible on my other website (see under links).
On the 25th of April I set out to Queenstown to meet with my parents. It was funny, but when I saw them it didn't seem like it had been 6 months since I last saw them. Amazing what calling each other with Skype every week can do... Anyway, we loaded all their stuff in my tiny car, and then set out to go on the Earnslaw Steamboat for a trip on Lake Wakatipu. It was very nice, but not particularly exciting. After that boat ride we rode off to Glenorchy where we stayed the night. The next day we went on a nice walk through the landscape of Glenorchy. In the morning it was sunny and warm (ideal for our walk), whereas in the afternoon the rain came falling down when we were driving to Te Anau. In Te Anau we visited the glowworm caves, and walked a small part of the Kepler Track (i.e. a several day walk). On Saturday we drove in the direction of Invercargill, but made several stops before we actually got there. We made a few walks in the lovely Southland area, before heading to Colac Bay, where one of my friends would be married. I appointed my father as last-minute cameraman, much to her delight. Bride and groom looked stunning of course (I bet she's blushing when she reads this), and it was a lovely ceremony. I stayed for dinner, after dropping off my parents at a restaurant in Riverton (10 minutes away from Colac Bay). Although I really enjoyed the wedding, it was time to get back home to my dear cat, Luna. I hadn't seen her in 4 days, and that was the first time we've been apart for longer than a day. Fortunately she was well looked after by another friend. On Sunday we had another sunny day to discover Invercargill itself, and yes, make some more walks. On Monday I had to go back to work, while my parents visited the rest of the region, with my car.
The next weekend, we flew to Stewart Island. We had a very nice stay there, and again the weather was amazing. It must have been 20 degrees! I know that probably doesn't sound amazing to you guys now that it's summer in Belgium. However, that was the start of May, which is (weatherwise) like November on the Northern Hemisphere.
Anyway, that was it for my parents stay. It was a little bit weird to be alone in my house again after that... Photos will follow as soon as possible on my other website (see under links).
posted by Linda at 1:08 pm
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