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28 Feb |
Safe and sound Edie, Vacations, Wine
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Well, we made it to New Zealand safe and sound, and with the exception of it being a hassle making our connection to Queenstown, it was a great trip.
I got my usual amount of sleep, and managed to wake up relatively refreshed. Edie didn’t fare quite as well, and after walking about a half mile to the domestic terminal in Auckland (which was the main hassle making that connection), Edie was a little worn out.
She did recover enough though to visit a few wineries, while we waited for our room to be ready, and even spent some time watching a few people out for a leisurely day of bungee jumping.
The biggest problem so far, besides the fact it’s overcast and raining, I forgot to bring my stash of green tea, and I didn’t bring any extra hair bands, is learning to drive on the wrong side of the road.
The driving isn’t so bad, but trying to remember to get in the car on the right side instead of the left, trying not to turn on the windshield wipers when you want the turn signals, and remembering the rear view mirror is to my left, not my right, has not been quite as easy.
We’re now in our room trying to relax a bit before going to dinner, after which we’re hoping for a good nights sleep.
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27 Feb |
2 hours and counting Vacations
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Well, as some would say, we have completed the most dangerous part of the trip, that is, the trip to the airport.
Edie successfully negotiated getting her multitude of pills and creams through security, and now we sit in the Koru Club, watching Larry King on CNN, sipping on an Oyster Bay Pinot Noir, while indulging on some goat and bleu cheese waiting for our flight to begin boarding.
Life is good.
More reports and pictures to follow, and keep an eye on MiniPosts in the sidebar, for short and quick updates.
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27 Feb |
CRUNCH TIME Vacations
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Ok this is it. In about 12 hours we’ll be heading to the airport, and now I’m starting to get anxious.
I haven’t even started packing yet.
So one last bike ride this AM, and then I better get my &^% in gear!
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25 Feb |
We’re good to go! Day to Day Life, Edie, My MCL, Vacations
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All the results are in, and it’s a thumbs up for our trip to New Zealand.
Edie got the results of her latest blood work on Friday, and I got mine today.
Edie’s counts were stable, and I was better than good. My hemoglobin was up to 13 g/dl (that’s almost normal) from 11.9 g/dl last month, and my lymphocyte count was down to 88.2 thou/cumm from 99 thou/cumm. Even my platelets were up.
I also bought a new backpack, so that I can easily carry the computer (and keep everyone up to date on our adventure) , some Bose noise cancellation headphones (to make the flight a little more tolerable), a new camera with 2 - 4 Gb flash drives, each with the capability of taking 3000 pictures or 3 hours worth of videos. I’m hoping that will be sufficient for 18 days.
Edie’s even prepared enough nourishing meals for Sylvia to make while we’re gone.
Now, all I have to do is pack!