18.01 When Prince William came to town!

There was a lot of excitement in Wellington for the visit of Prince William. So as we were in the area, Jo and I decided to head down to the Supreme Court to view the future King of England.

With some clever positioning between two groups of kids (one with some flowers) I managed to get into the second row. After an hour's wait under warm clear blues skies (only the third one of the summer so far) Jo joined me again after returning to work.

The Prince arrives in a Crown Limousine, and Jo gets a special wave!

Just after the Prince shook my hand, as he looks for the next one coming out at him from the crowd!

The Prince continues down the line, with the press catching every shake!

The following video was taken from One News. Look out for me at 1:03 standing in the crowd (in the yellow T) as Abby does her piece to camera, and then at 1:39 standing behind the really annoying girl in purple being interviewed.

07-08.11 Weekend on Lake Taupo

Nathan & Laura installed in the boat, with rod!

Mark & Joanna hoping for a little sun & warmth!

All ready to go and waiting for a bite...

Laura snags the first catch of the day!



Lake Taupo becomes a millpond!

Joanna introduces everyone to her fishing face! Well it seemed to work, as Joanna had three bites but failed to land anything in the boat!

Two highly trained professionals! Actually that is probably a lie, as I didn't get a single bite apart from trawling some weed!

Nathan happier with the throttle in his hand rather than a rod!

Mark & Joanna doing some fishing for the evening tea!

Laura & Mark decide on a swim in the lake! Very brave!

Joanna with the catches of the day!

Laura & Nathan on the barbeque!

Time to enjoy the rewards from earlier in the day!

Delicious barbequed kiwi kai, with fresh Lake Taupo Trout!

Nathan, Joanna, Laura & Mark on Hatepe Beach

Sunsetting across Hatepe Beach

Relaxing down after a long day bobbing-about in the boat!

Lake Taupo with the snow-capped mountains in the background!

The view from Wharewaka looking towards Taupo

Beach, Boat & Sky!

Having a barbequed lunch at Wharewaka

The drive home!

The Desert Road - Joanna's hates this part of the SH 1!

31.10 Halloween Fun

The one and only 'Compost Monster'!

The Bloody Bogan Baker and Cruella - wonder what they're cooking up?

Cat Woman & the Bogan Baker discuss the finer points of hair pieces!

Naughty Dalmatian! Cruella gets a little surprise!

The Bloody Bogan Baker with a Boner!

23-26.10 Raglan - Labour Weekend

Raglan wall mural

Nathan sitting on Ngarunui Beach

View onto Ngarunui Beach

View from the gravel road from Raglan to Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

Joanna sitting near one of the many boatsheds!

The lagoons at the rear of our bach

Joanna during an evening stroll at low tide

Cooking supper outside!

View over to Raglan Lagoon

Paragliders over Ngarunui Beach

Surf School Time!

Blue sky, white puffy clouds - what else could you ask for?

Joanna standing on the board!

Joanna catching another wave, while doing an impression of Jesus!!

More reflections!

Lesson over!

Raglan town, while having a drink at the Harbour View Hotel

New Zealand's version of a Grand Design - converted silo on the wharf!