2/22/2025

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

 We just got back from 5 days in the South Island. We decided to take the ferry across this time, as opposed as flying (as we have a few times). 

We chose Bluebridge Ferries and it was a smooth crossing both ways. 

On the way there, we spend the trip in the Quiet Room, which was a great place to take a little nap or just sit and be quiet. Hubby took photos as we traveled across the strait.

On the way back we spent our time in the Pohutukawa Lounge which provided unlimited food and drink. The staff were just wonderful, always smiling and eager to please.

I would definitely recommend Bluebridge for the next time you cross Cook Strait.

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2/14/2025

Tarata tunnel





The Tarata Tunnel was dug by hand in 1904. Constructed to enable residents to get to the valley from Waitara, it is approximately 30 metres long. https://terangiaoaonunui.pukeariki.com/story-collections/taranaki-tunnels/tarata-tunnel-1904/



 

2/05/2025

Moon movement

February 1- Moon on the right of a faint star













              





  February 3 - Moon on the left of the star.






















It's interesting what goes on in the sky while we're not looking!