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The Great Barrier Reef

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Leah
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Can I just say the Great Barrier Reef is as spectacular as I dreamed it would be? We headed out for our last day to snorkel on the reef. We were originally supposed to go yesterday, but the sea was … Continue reading →

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Kuranda

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Leah
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Talk about an action packed day! We were out the door at 7:30 to catch the “Kuranda Classic Tour”, which was taking us up into the village of Kuranda. We boarded a train at the cute train station about a … Continue reading →

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Last Stop – Cairns

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Leah
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Up this morning, we bid Sydney farewell and off to the airport we went! I wish I could say we had a great flight like with Air NewZealand  – but JetStar was not the best. However, we arrived – to pouring … Continue reading →

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Sydney Cont’d

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Leah
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I wish I could say our legs weren’t killing after our walking day in Sydney, but they totally were. City travel is exhausting. City travel with 5 kids…well…it’s exhausting. But awesome! We packed up our day bags and headed down to … Continue reading →

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On to Sydney!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Leah
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In North America, you arrive 2 hours at the airport before international travel. Apparently there is no need in Rotorua. We arrived to an empty airport. It was kind of funny. The kids spread out and got some work done. … Continue reading →

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Exporing Rotorua and Lake Taupo

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Leah
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We woke up this morning and headed right to the long awaited (by Josh at least), sheep show at the Agrodome. The kids had a lot of fun watching the actual show. Josh was selected to keep the gate closed … Continue reading →

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Heading to Rotorua

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Leah
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  This morning we set off for a little driving adventure.   I say adventure because, for one, they drive on the wrong side of the road here! And two, we have the craziest RED truck that is transporting us … Continue reading →

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In case you wondered…

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Leah
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Just a few travelling tips… 1. If you ever go to a Traditional Maori Hangi feast with 200 other people, and get seated at a table that has cute little candles like this: Please note that IF you try to … Continue reading →

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Touring Around Auckland

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Leah
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Can I just say that New Zealand is STUNNING. I mean, I want to live here. (I’m mainly posting pictures of us in it due to the nature of this blog, but I have hundreds of gorgeous scenery too….) We … Continue reading →

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Heading to Auckland

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Leah
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Up early, we headed to the airport – the 2 minute commute! We thought we had lost Zach’s camera too (we could not find it anywhere – poor Zach losing all his electronics!) so on a quest for a new … Continue reading →

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I am a Mom, Stepmom and wife who by day also doubles as a Speech Language Pathologist in private practice. I started this blog because I want to document our journey as a family as we grow, change and continue to “blend” into our blended family. This is the place where I share the amazing adventures of raising my flowers and skids. Click Here for more.

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