Monday, April 20, 2009

Conference report is sitting on a Word document which doesnt want to come across into here. So I'll sit on it until we move and try again. In the meantime here is todays report.
Monday 20th April and its tiki tour day. First up we are introduced to the deer on the local farm where Tania and I are staying after being joined by Rogen and Kelly. Unfortunately Jennifer is suffering from the cold today and is having a rest day. Then we went to Whangarei native bird recovery centre where we were lucky enough not only to see a kiwi but we patted it as well. Great thrill for everyone and yes we have the photo's to prove it.!!
From there we ventured off to a quarry craft gallery then off to a Rotary project in an old quarry where they have donated a $10,000 bridge.
Lunch was had at a lovely restaurant near the boats and we got to see some examples of the big yachts that sail around the globe. Then we were off to see some stunning waterfalls and virgin forests. Then we headed to the highest point in Whangarei where the AB Reid memorial overlooks the well spread out city of Whangerai.
Finally back to the sheep and deer farm, shortly we'll have some dinner then as its already dark as I write this its off to bed for a big vocational day for the team tomorrow.

3 comments:

  1. Good morning team:

    Looks like your team is having a very busy tour. Keep good track of what you are doing each day as the days start to run together as you get further into the trip. Have you got a favorite team member yet Brian??

    Charles O

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  2. Charles is so right. Can't believe I said that. You are right Brian. he was a handfull. have a great time. It looks fabulous there

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  3. Brian,
    Very impressed with your postings ! Must be having a great time.
    All the best for rest of the journey from all of us.
    Yours in Rotary
    Murtza

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