Saturday, February 9, 2008

Karen's Vacation (November 28 - January 8, 2007)

Karen finally arrived home in November and for 5 weeks we had the privilege of observing the "KIWI" in its natural environment...so here are a some pics from our adventures with our very own Kiwi...



- Fillin Starlet up with 'petrol' on our way to Karen's sister's (Lisa) farm
- Kiwi in tha kiddie chair
- Diggin up the hangi (the meat, vege, potatoes, and kumara are cooked underground over hot rocks)












- The parking lot
- Sunset on the farm
- The Fergusson's family picture
- The posse family picture






BUNGY at TAUPO!!! A 47m high water touch bungy...Karen first, Tawn second

















ROTORUA

- One of many wine and hot tub nights
- Havin a ridiculous time playing Uno high on Hokey Pokey ice cream
- The ZORB
- The Wero (challenge/greeting) at the cultural village






- Traditional Maori dances including the infamous HAKA
- Hangi dinner afterwards
- Through the ferny forest to the thermal areas











Kiwi in a kiwi at the kiwi orchard Kiwi 360








Night Out in Aucks!!!









My birthday at the Te Awamutu? bar, near Karen's sister's place. "We know the drummer," that's right, its Nunsy tearing it up back there and Elby, our NZ big brother.















Karen whippin up some mean desserts on Christmas day, and our "Christmas Lunch" outside on the deck.



Kiwi dancin it up on Lisa's birthday, and all worn out from all the festivities!!



Oh the good times with Kiwi, see ya in April buddy!!

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Anonymous said...

Hi Tawn & Jode
Love your pics.That boat was to rescue you after the dive I see. You gals!!! I know Karen warned me that was on your agenda when she was meeting up with you. I can't say we are doing anything that daring here in Yuma. We where in Parker @ Emerald Canyon golfing off cliff tee boxes. Karen S. was slightly afraid of heights so it was all she could do to hit & not look to where she was hitting. We stayed overnite & had a great time. Got back this afternoon. Auntie Donna & Uncle Ron where here Sat & Sun so showed them the sights as this was their first time here. Then Lois & Mike where here 5 days. We went to Mexico for a day trip & had lots of fun. So it has been busy here the last few weeks. So you have been workin hard so you can play hard later. We are geting excited about our upcoming trip to see you. Send a note about what you would like us to bring for you. We love you. See you soon.
Love & hugs
Mom

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Anonymous said...

hey guys, love the pics but really you could erase the last one cause i look so hot!!!!! reading the blog and looking at the pics really brings back memories of the great time we all had at xmas, I really cant wait to come in april i really need a holiday again,. soccer is going good we are doing quite well we are having some really hard fought battles but it is great when we come up on top. well talk to you guys soon. take care.
love karen