The Hobbit World Premier, Wellington, New Zealand

The premier of The Hobbit was today in Wellington. I think the whole of Wellington turned up. The red carpet was 500m and all the stars walked to meet the massive crowd. It was an amazing day and one that will be recorded in the memory. Cheers Mr Jackson.

Cracking Day on Wellington Waterfront

At lunchtime if it is a cracking day in Wellington you just have to go for a stoll alone the waterfront.

It was so awsome today I had to snap a few photos. In order these are the loop from the city back into the city. These are all panoramic for click on them and enjoy the view.

Toast Martinborough

A very enjoyable weekend spent at our local wine festival called Toast Martinborough. Wine glasses ties firmly round our necks we crossed our fingers that the weather would hold. As it happens, although a bit of a blustery start, the sun came out and everyone partied. We planned our route going from the last to the first so as to avoid too many crowds. Our favourite 2 were Murlie Rise and Vinefields both of which were I have to say rocking! (Click on the picture for more photos).

Glass firmly attached around the neck ..... off we go then !

First call on the route - Escarpment

It's stopped raining, let's get outside !

A jolly good start to the day

Next stop - Muirlea Rise

Managing to try all the vintages to Pinot Noir

Yes, yes, we know you are both beautiful

Brucie, look after them and get them another Rose

The band were rocking

Good chap

Dudess

OK, water should be drank now

Sad to say we must be on our way ....

Next stop Margrain

Burgers were GRRREEEAAAT

Next stop Ata Rangi .... Mmmm .... think this one may have all the pissed kids

Yep, this one has pissed kids all over the place

On to the next one ... walking in a straight line demonstrated

Next stop Vinefields

Seem to recall doing this walk before !

But not been here on Toast before so in we go

What can I say

Is that my hat up the tree, oh well !

Irish Rock Music, get those legs up in the air

And we really, really must be on our way ..... by ekk champion

Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia

We used Port Douglas as our base for 3 days to visit the local area. Port Douglas has had some investment into it and is very beautiful and tranquil. Loads of money. Did the evening meal at the Flames of the Forest (flamesoftheforest.com.au/) which we thought was very well done.

Port Douglas beach from above

Port Douglas

Port Douglas main street

Port Douglas beach

Port Douglas harbour

Flames of The Forest Evening

Forest Dining Area



End of story telling

Courtship



"I'm going to get you"



Skippy



Salt Water Croc

Cossowary Bird - Flightless, large and aggressive

Boat trip nature spotting along the Daintree River

Nest over river

Tawny Frogmouth on riverside