NZ Tour 2008

[akito]

Hi everyone,

As I have said before, I am already in New Zealand and am staying at a location quite close to Queenstown now! (Glenorchy) I have been actually staying in this region for nealy a week, by now. Unfortunately, I have not been able to follow my initial plan, but have been enjoying NZ's nature so far.

I am doing a lot of "walks" recently, and am starting a walk for the famous Routeburn Track this afternoon.

I should be back in Q-town in 4-5 days time, hopefully. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

[dutchjoyce]

OOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhh WOW, Akito, this is a fantastic
place to be.......i remember 2 years ago, i was in Glenorchy too!!!
Hope to see some pictures off this wonderfull area!!!
Enjoy your Holiday and of course the coming concerts!!!
Best wishes from the Netherlands, JOYCE.

[roger]

With members from New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the US and the UK, this is a remarkably international group of fans. I'm sure Hayley will be impressed when she sees you all. Have a great time, everyone!

Roger

[Ross]

i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifWe had a lovely day in Diamond Harbour, it was very hot and muggy with a little bit of rain while we were in Lyttleton.I met up with Belinda, Tim and Stuart at the Christchurch bus exchange and we went in a bus to Lyttleton.We had to wait a while for the ferry so we had a look around the town. We saw the Harbour Light Theatre where Fiona plays when she is in town.
We met up with Graeme and Marianne at the ferry and went across the Harbour to Quail Island to drop off some people then we went to Diamond Harbour. Since there was no wind the harbour was very calm.
We meet Belinda's Dad and he drove us to their house.Belinda's mother Barbara showed us their garden which was lovely.They have a big bird house where two white pigeons live.
We had a very nice lunch and watched videos about Queenstown and of course Hayley. I also had the privilege of listening to the Walking in the Air CD which was excellent.
Here are some photos

Ferry to Diamond Harbour (The Catamaran boat).


Inside the Ferry left to right Stuart, Graeme, Belinda,Tim and Marianne


The cruise ship Sapphire Princess


Looking back at Lyttleton


Here is me (Ross)

[Ross]

Here are some more photos

Diamond Harbour


Tim, Graeme,Stuart


Belinda, Marianne and Barbara


The Hayley cake which was lovely

Marianne and me also had the Hayley wine that Belinda got years ago.Tim gave us a little poster of the Croydon concert which was nice of him.
Next time you will hear from me is after the Waipara concert before I head off to Blenheim for a few days.
I have decided to head off to Queenstown tomorrow(Tuesday) as the weather looks wet for Thursday and Friday( hopefully NOT Saturday) . I want to use the good weather on Wednesday to film the Kingston Flyer (steam train).

[Stephany]

Hello Ross,

Thank you very much for these wonderful pictures. I especially like the cake Yummy!
It looks as though you all had a fantastic day and I hope you have an even more enjoyable time at Hayley's concerts.

Stephany

[Dori]

Hello Ross,

Fantastic photos! I was on a ferry myself a few weeks ago. I take them quite a lot here in NZ - it's one of the most pleasant transporation ever, lol. Love the cake - I can imagine how it must have tasted!

Glad you had a blast!

Dori

[Belinda]

I arrived at the Bus exchange Tim and Stuart were instantly recognisable i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif
We met Ross then headed for Lyttelton ,looking around until we met Marianne and Graeme.
Then headed for the Ferry.

The Time ball station High on the hill above the signal House


Tim and Marianne on the Ferry


Stuart and Graeme


Ross and Marianne Sample the Wine Gerald ,Hayley and Isaac delivered to me many years ago just before Hayley was to travel to Britain to record the First Pure.
Who better to share it with (True Hayley Fans) i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif
Mum in the Background(Barbara)

more pics soon

Belinda

[Belinda]

Barbara,Tim and Marianne out in the garden




It was the birds that had our attention
Barry,Graeme,Ross,Barbara,Tim


Ross,Barbara,Tim,Marianne,Belinda and Graeme.

[grant]

Hello Belinda, Ross and everyone

Thank you for the great pictures! You all seem to be having a really wonderful time - the cake was a very nice touch - hope you've saved a piece for Hayley!

Love and best wishes
Grant

P.S. I am definitely not jealous...... at least I don't think I am. I might be though. Now I think about it, I definitely am jealous!!

[Richard]

So am I! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Richard

[Martin]

Hi Everyone
It's great that you are having a wonderful time together down under.

Hi Tim - you truly are a globetrotter and it must all seem surreal; visiting little Telford here in the UK last summer and now New Zealand.

Stuart - I look forward to seeing your photos on your return.

Best wishes
Martin

[Caitlin]

Wow! What fantastic pictures Ross and Belinda. Thanks for sharing them with us. It looks like everyone is enjoying one another's company and of course the sunshine.

<3 Caitlin

[gra7890]

Hi everyone,
Thanks for the pictures. Looks lovely, I can see everyone is having a great time and have to say I am not the least bit surprised. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif
Yes I think it is fair to say working in a frosty U.K does not seem a good alternative.
ENJOY IT, we have a British Summer to look forward to !

Graham

[timj]

I'm off to Queenstown today, hope I can stay on the correct side of the road, had a great time yesterday, enjoyed everyone's company and Barry and Barbara's Kiwi hospitality. Thanks for thinking of us HWI folks Belinda!!!!......TimJ