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http://www.fred.org.nz/


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14-10-09 October 14

Landed in ChristChurch (The Garden City of New Zealand) and picked up a Ford Falcon (I did not know that Ford still made a Falcon...) off to Te Anau (Walking Captital of New Zealand). Deb has blown out her knees so I don't think we will be walking much this trip. Since I am not carrying electronics, don't expect another posting any time soon.



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That week went by fast. I am still missing Tuesday.

Arrived by car in one piece, with the car in good shape as well, in Arrow Town. Lots of Fiord photes and pitures of sheep to be posted later. Beautiful country and weather for this trip. Here for a couple of days . I think it is Monday, start of the last week in NZ.

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Returned the car in Queenstown and hopped a plane to Christchurch, so I am here for four days and then back to the States. Oh, how the Kiwi did not like President . They are simply NOT SURE of President Obama... seems to be the leading question of chance meetings with people. South Island is truly Paradise for me... cool weather making it possible ro walk or trek just about anywhere. Language is not a bariaer (sp) to doing Stuff. Unfortunately, the US Dollar and the NZ Dollar are almost EQUAL in value and not the traditional 60 cents that made NZ and Canada so much alike. Travel costs to get here are HIGH. With a weak US dollar and high transport costs, New Zealand and Australia are moving into the trading orbit of Chinia, not the US and Europe. Paradise might never again be in my budget, but I will not forget this place on Earth.

Pictures will come later. Hope all is well with you and yours.

Freddallas
Christchurch, NZ
Tuesday, 18-10-09 as the rest of the world notes 10-18-09.