tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:35:39 +0000ChristmasSevens in NZTulip SundayOur experiences in Wellington and New Zealandhttp://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-4781445637210366688Sun, 31 May 2009 09:11:00 +00002009-05-31T21:23:25.682+12:00The train that runs between Wellington and Auckland.They wanted to stop this service, but after an outcry from the public, decided to only reduce the number of trips. This move reminded the people of the train trip and it was sold out for months.The trip takes about 12 hours. At the back of the train is a viewing window, very cool when crossing bridges.At National Park. This is where we stopped http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2009/05/train-that-runs-between-wellington-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-4612404316233774855Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:09:00 +00002008-10-01T20:15:42.503+13:00Tulip SundayThe tulips are really something. I just loved the purple flowers.The red tulips! wow.Because tulips are native to Holland.Mixed red, orange and yellow. These were Sarel's favourites.It was a day for a picnic. Glad the weather played along.http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/10/tulips-are-really-something.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-8357719512733818215Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:49:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:05.389+13:00City to Sea bridge in WellingtonThis bridge is full of art and something unique.It connects Civic Square with the waterfront.Even the manhole covers are artfully designed. Ithink this makes a difference when walking down the street.Everyone is differentThe City Library.Next to the Library a lane of iron palm trees, connecting with theCity to Sea bridge.http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/07/city-to-sea-bridge-in-wellington-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-6550141563331225652Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:28:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:06.300+13:00The old gold mine in the Karori Sanctuary. We were not in time to go down the shaft :(.The conservationists are trying to re-introduce Kiwi and Weka birds, Tautara reptiles and many more back into a natural habitat, free off predators. Some of the predators are domestic cats, rabbits, rats, etc.This indicates how high these predators can jump to try and scale a fence.A predator fence was http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/04/old-gold-mine-in-karori-sanctuary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-2784348186021097036Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:03:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:07.320+13:00'Solace in the wind' on the Wellington waterfront.Unfortunately vandals pushed the figure to a 60 degree angle. Children then used his head to jump into the harbour. The artist had to repair the damage at own cost. The figure was anchored to the harbour by steel rods that can withstand 3T. It was due to be back on the waterfront after Easter.The new, revamped Mt. Victoria lookout. The stairs http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/03/solace-in-wind-on-wellington-waterfront.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-5749118719054950519Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:49:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:07.650+13:00Paddy, the wanderer. He was a legend in Wellington in the 1920's-1930's.The girl, his owner, died and he became a wanderer, being driven around bytaxi's to go sightseeing.:)A drinking fountain memorial was erected for him on the waterfronthttp://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/03/paddy-wanderer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-2992446701257806384Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:06:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:08.581+13:00Sevens in NZI just loved this poster!Banners were flown around Westpac stadiumThis float had helpers throwing little rugby balls! I caught one for my Dad.The SA and NZ floats. NZ won this round of the sevens.The crowds lined the streets to catch sight of the players' parade.http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/03/i-just-loved-this-poster-banners-were.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-7794526206931381797Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:52:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:09.787+13:00The sevens crowd is more important than the rugby.Even the older people are keen to dress for the occasion.This year was more timid. Borat's green costume was banned :(Well, at least we saw some skin.People were more than happy to pose for the blog.Everyone was excited to be on a blog for the world to see.http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/03/sevens-crowd-is-more-important-than.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-4070915412567944214Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:11:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:10.948+13:00A water feature in the South Island city, Christchurch.The parks are beautiful and clean, with people having lunch on the lawn.I had coffee here because of the name of this cafe (and the rain).The reception area of the Christchurch Casino.Christchurch is called the garden city of NZ. This is a flower clock.http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/03/water-feature-in-south-island-city.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-1231707800644017418Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:40:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:11.222+13:00The mural at the Chocolate Fish Cafe.The Chocolate Fish cafe's claim to fame was all day breakfast. The crew from Lord of the Rings use to hang out here. It is now moving to a new locationhttp://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/02/mural-at-chocolate-fish-cafe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-2511724713298846484Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:40:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:11.393+13:00Stonehenge Aotearoa is located in the Wairarapa approximately 10 minutes drive from Carterton.It was built on the same scale as Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain in England, but is not a replica.It is designed and built for its precise location in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand and is a complete and working structure.This is a compass at the stonehenge, showing N, E, S, W.It incorporates http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/01/stonehenge-aotearoa-is-located-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-7274993932228975525Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:27:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:12.216+13:00Oriental Bay is situated in the natural harbour of Wellington.It is very expensive and apartments cost millions of $.This is a man made beach and the sand was barged in from Takaka in the South Island.The Tugboat restaurant, on the City side of Oriental bay. Unfortunately it was closed when we decided to have lunch at 15:30 on a Sunday.View of Oriental Bay from the old overseas terminal.http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/01/oriental-bay-is-situated-in-natural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-3216792133179179268Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:55:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:12.967+13:00Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery, on the Hills overlooking Oriental Bay.The Fishermans Table on Oriental Bay.The fountain in the middle of the Bay!Looking back from the Fishermans Table towards the City.http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/01/saint-gerards-catholic-church-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-7077158720749273509Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:39:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:13.812+13:00The marina in Wellington.My opinion is that Wellington is only now starting to develop their waterfront.Part of the kiwi dream is to own a boat.A ferry just leaving the dock in the Wellington Harbour.The ferries are used to travel between the North and South Islands.Free from the harbour, open sea ahead! (to Picton)http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/01/marina-in-wellington.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-4994855106835017162Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:29:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:15.344+13:00The New Zealand Christmas Tree.The pohutukawa tree blossoms over December and January.I think it resembles the bottlebrush tree.Mowing the lawn is not high on our to-do list.The lawn looks like a meadow, with wild flowers blossoming :)http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2008/01/new-zealand-christmas-tree.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-7437674607893368858Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:49:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:15.706+13:00Sandra's new car. All the girls here love it.Everyone thought Sandra was mad to buy the pink Jazz.http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2007/12/my-new-car.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-7870649105706150585Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:17:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:16.606+13:00The base of the wind turbine in Wellington. These things are huge!The whole turbine. The black dot to the right is a person. On a really windy day theyhave to shut down the turbine.The view from the turbine.A view over Brooklyn!The IBM building in Wellington. It is really something different.http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2007/12/base-of-wind-turbine-in-wellington.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-4890131147114253278Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:55:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:17.615+13:00ChristmasMerry Christmas! Our Tree with lights (and presents from home).We hope you had a wonderful Christmas.Every year people decorate their houses with lots of lights and figurines.Even if we do not do this ourselves, it is fun to walk down the street and admireall the Christmas lights!This picture was taken at 21:25. In summer the days are really long and it does not feelright to be in bed before http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2007/12/merry-christmas-our-tree-with-lights.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sandra & Sarel)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-4679127483360801186Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:39:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:18.468+13:00A day at the Botanical GardenThe flowers show the way to TownLady Norwood Rose Garden from aboveIn full bloom on a sunny dayEntrance to Rose Garden - aspretty as a picture.http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2007/06/day-at-botanical-garden-flowers-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-3093332607171406168Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:33:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:20.135+13:00In the distance: PaekakarikiState Highway 1 - Kapiti CoastNarrow road - scary but beautifulThe three muskateers! SunbathingLittle house on the .. dock.Wellington harbour on a sunny day!!http://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2007/06/in-distance-paekakariki-state-highway-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-7308198204614210578Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:54:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:20.742+13:00A Stag at Staglands :)Peaceful and calmDoves cuddle in the parkWhite doves at Staglands exithttp://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2007/06/stag-at-staglands-peaceful-and-calm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-2086508808303557866Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:39:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:21.564+13:00An old overgrown ChapelTwo black SwansWhat's he looking atGoat ready to chargeA Stag eatinghttp://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2007/06/old-overgrown-chapel-two-black-swans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-2827776345144098359Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:37:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:22.377+13:00Another pondColourful duckPheasant running awayA Beautiful White PeacockHector the ramhttp://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2007/06/another-pond-colourful-duck-pheasant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-2862148546519464749Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:30:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:23.167+13:00Staglands ReserveStaglands from the restaurantA peacockThe duck pondA white duckhttp://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2007/06/staglands-reserve-staglands-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33246511.post-5943959907048369069Sat, 26 May 2007 14:11:00 +00002008-12-12T15:57:23.789+13:00Thorndon up the hillA balcony and flowerboxA porch in Thorndonhttp://sarelvdl.blogspot.com/2007/05/thorndon-up-hill-balcony-and-flowerbox.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)