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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

There and Back Again... A Blogger's Tale


Hi everyone, I've been back for a couple of days now... recovering, lol!! Hard to believe, but it's been a month since I last posted - I've missed you all and look forward to catching up on all your news. We had an AMAZING trip to New Zealand and Australia - I'm still in shock as to just how beautiful it is Down Under. I took over 2,000 photos (!) and plan to tantalize you with many highlights over the next few weeks, which I hope you'll find interesting. 

My tour of Hobbiton (Matamata, NZ) was like being in a dream you never want to wake up from. Exquisitely adorable. With all my moaning and sighing, I'm sure some people were wondering if I was in pain!


Yes, it was truly this lovely. My current header photo is also from that day. Tomorrow I'll share more photos and tidbits from the tour. 

28 comments:

  1. Welcome back Jane - you have been missed! Looking forward to hearing all about it and seeing more pics.

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    1. Thanks Sulky :) I've got lots of pics - I'll try not to swamp you, lol!

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  2. Good to have you back again. I was wondering how you were getting on. Can't wait for all the pics :)

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    1. I was wondering if you'd all forgotten about me by now!!

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  3. Jane!!!
    I am so happy to have you back! And I can't wait to sse all your photos! I just did my last post on The Blues Brothers. Please tell me that you love that movie too!!! (I must admit I did think of you when hardly anyone left a comment on it, I thought, I'll bet Jane likes it!)
    YAY you had a great time in NZ and Australia!
    Love,
    Kay

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    1. Kay, You're right - I loved the movie and music :) We had an amazing time and I was a wee bit depressed the first day back.

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  4. Jane! So happy you're back -- you're really been missed in our blogging circle. And I'm so happy that you had such a wonderful time. 'Down Under' is a dream destination for me, and I'm really looking forward to your feedback, and to photos that you took while you were there.

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    1. Hi Martha, I've missed our blogging circle as well. I can't believe it's been a month. I've looked at your blog a few times over the past few days and with all the critters visiting, I predict you'll soon be opening your own petting zoo, lol!!

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  5. I fifth the welcome back motion, Jane! Your new cover photo is lovely and i look forward to more posts on your latest adventure!

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    1. Thanks Francie, I am starting with Hobbiton, and then plan to go back to the start of our trip and work forwards. We arrived on a Thursday and visited Hobbiton that Sunday.

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  6. What an adventure! Please show us all 2,000 of your photos, LOL! Hobbiton looks AMAZING! How wonderful to have seen it.

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    1. Haha, Maybe not all 2,000 - I am famous for multiple shots (angles) of the same subject. I'm also looking forward to all of your pics and stories - I've always thought that Japan would be a fascinating place to visit :)

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  7. Bring them on! BTW...You look great:)

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  8. HI JANE - great pictures. Wow. You look wonderful too :-) So nice to see you again.
    Love Gail
    peace.....

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    1. Hi Gail, Thank you - it must be the NZ lighting, lol! Thanks for not forgetting about me :)

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  9. Welcome home!! You have been missed!! How cool is that to have been to Hobbiton!! Really looking forward to all your pictures and your experiences down under!!

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    1. I've missed you all as well. Hobbiton was definitely a dream come true. It exceeded my expectations (& they were high :)

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  10. Welcome back! I can't wait to see your photos. New Zealand is the only place that really beckons me to come and see.

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    1. John, This was a trip I never really expected to take - at least not until we retired - if then - so I am still in shock. It was wonderful.

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  11. Welcome home!!!

    We missed you!

    Love these photos already!!!

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    1. Thanks Patty - I've missed you all and I'm honoured that so many of my followers showed up today :)

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  12. We would never forget you Jane! I have missed your posts...but was chuffed to see this one! Great photos and I can't wait to see more. I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip :)

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    1. Thanks Annie :) I need to find a way to get back! Another two weeks would have been perfect - so much to see...

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  13. welcome back! lucky you!! i would be very interested in seeing your pictures.
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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    1. Hi Annmarie, Thanks for stopping by and becoming a new follower - I am happily following back :)

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  14. Nice to see you are back. You look great and I love the Hobbit house, just soooo cute.

    Looking forward to hearing and seeing much more.

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    1. Hi Lorene, Thank you :) I agree - they are totally precious.

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