Tag Archives: NZ Travel

Caught Out!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Maureen Longo

Caught out. It was bound to happen, sooner or later. This is what comes of playing Juliet to my Romeo. With a kiss and an embrace, Mr. Bill and I part in sweet sorrow, when he leaves for Whakatane Hospital, … Continue reading →

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Iron Lady

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Maureen Longo

Mr. Bill has learned that he’s in for a merry dance, when I take the lead; which is what led to our misadventure, in the 2013 Ohope Beach, Ironman Challenge. Standing alongside Mr. Bill, gazing wistfully at the colourful banner, … Continue reading →

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March Madness

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Maureen Longo

  March Madness has hit New Zealand. Advertisements  for March Madness sales, began appearing toward the end of February. Frankly, I’m not at all sure, what the connection is between deeply discounted mattress sets and collegiate basketball; yet it feels … Continue reading →

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Hiding in Plain Sight

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Maureen Longo

There they were, scores of stingrays, hiding in plain sight, riding the face of the incoming wave. What I missed, Mr. Bill would have spotted. Briefly visible, before dropping into the tube, to ride the barrel wave- the penultamite run for … Continue reading →

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Water blog

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Maureen Longo

I do apologize Dear Reader, if you are feeling waterlogged, after reading one too many stories about cyclones. So begging your pardon, here is yet another soggy missive. Owing to Mr. Bill’s peculiar super power of attracting wind and rain, … Continue reading →

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