Quito Today we went to a vivarium where there are all kinds of reptiles (including snakes). Mum hates snakes… Mum absolutely hates snakes, she says it’s the way they move in a slithery snake-ish way and also the way they poke their tongue out at you and hiss in a sly way! So she didn’tContinue reading “Ecuador Vivarium”
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Ecuador – Snakes Alive
Quito When we went to the VIVARIUM we saw lots of snakes and lizards. It was really exciting, we even saw a Caiman which are little alligators. Dad said we would go to the Amazon Jungle and I was very excited to go. We saw a frog bigger than Dad’s fist – it was astonishing.Continue reading “Ecuador – Snakes Alive”
The Differences between NZ and Ecuador
In New Zealand it is very green but in Ecuador there are more colourful flowers because in New Zealand moths pollinate the flowers instead of butterflies and in Ecuador they wear their traditional clothes but in New Zealand they just wear jeans and a t shirt and in New Zealand there are no snakes andContinue reading “The Differences between NZ and Ecuador”
NZ – Having a Pepsi Moment
the tree house at Grandi and Gray’s – barely space for the three of them , somehow they make space. The kids are over the moon to see us. Five days has been a good break away for all of us. Hilary, who has been looking after them while we have been away, has indulgedContinue reading “NZ – Having a Pepsi Moment”
Adios New Zealand…
We say our sad farewells to Toby, Heather & family – our road trip and time together has been fantastic and we’re incredibly grateful for everything they’ve done for us. For the children in particular it’s going to be hard; they’ve cemented friendships and have spent the last 10 days together while Fi and IContinue reading “Adios New Zealand…”
New Zealand – A lovely home for a Hobbit
When we went to Hobbiton we saw lots of little holes that you can go in, they were really cool. We did not go into Bagend because you were not allowed inside. It looked very nice. I wish we could go inside Bilbo’s and Frodo’s house. It was a lovely home for a Hobbit. YouContinue reading “New Zealand – A lovely home for a Hobbit”
NZ – Little round doors
Today we went to Hobbiton! We arrived at the check out place with the family and Grandy and Grey. ( Zeb Loma and Thalia’s grandparents) – after we had paid we hopped into a bus and the driver talked and talked and talked and talked about very, very, very boring stuff and he said aboutContinue reading “NZ – Little round doors”
NZ – going to the Zoo
We are going to the zoo! Hilary is Zeb and Loma and Thalia’s au pair and she is looking after us while mummy and daddy are away. We arrived in the gates seeing all of those photos on the wall of other people’s experiences. There I was jolly excited and I think you could tell!Continue reading “NZ – going to the Zoo”
New Zealand -Te papa
On Friday January 30th I went to Te Papa, the T- Rex exhibit with Mum, Zeb, Dad, and Gabriel. We walked in and we saw the giant orc from Lord of the Rings. He was really big and he had had sword for a hand. We followed the dinosaur footsteps and ended up in aContinue reading “New Zealand -Te papa”
New Zealand – Fox Glacier
For those of you who don’t know what a glacier is it’s a big moving river of ice and this one moves 50-60 cms per day and 2.5cm per hr. We took a helicopter and flew over the glacier and landed at the top! It was spectacular we could see mountains and sea for asContinue reading “New Zealand – Fox Glacier”
Five Go Round The World 