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Kiwi-family

{Rachael, the Mama of the family}

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• Aug 9, 2018

• #1

Ever since I booked my flights I’ve been telling myself I get to go to Spain when spring arrives.
Today I drove across town and thought I’d better pack - spring is here in all its stunning vivid glory.


But apparently I still have to wait another 42 days!

 

nycwalking

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• Aug 9, 2018

• #2

Oh my!

That is lovely.

 

VNwalking

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• Aug 9, 2018

• #3

Kiwi-family said:

spring is here in all its stunning vivid glory.

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Huh!!? That's more than a little early, isn't it, @Kiwi-family?

 

lissie45

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• Aug 9, 2018

• #4

Hmmm no sign of spring in Wellington - though it was quite a nice day - where are you - must be far north!

 

Kiwi-family

{Rachael, the Mama of the family}

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walking every day for the rest of my life

• Aug 9, 2018

• #5

Auckland. Last week we noticed some trees in Henderson shimmering green, but today's Mt Eden display was stunning. None of our fruit trees are budding yet.
@VNwalking it certainly feels early! But to be totally honest, it was still crispy cold (for us).

 

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Anna Cameron

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• Aug 9, 2018

• #6

Where'd my unfinished reply go?? I was starting to say it's unseasonably spring-like in Adelaide, too!

 

Anamiri

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• Aug 9, 2018

• #7

Kiwi-family said:

Ever since I booked my flights I’ve been telling myself I get to go to Spain when spring arrives.
Today I drove across town and thought I’d better pack - spring is here in all its stunning vivid glory.
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But apparently I still have to wait another 42 days!

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Yes two warm days in a row, snowdrops and little lambs, spring is around the corner in Auckland. But I have to wait until next year, in the meantime I'm working to pay for my next trip to Spain.

 

yaying

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somehow someday...

• Aug 9, 2018

• #8

@Kiwi-family wow that blue sky... envious though

 

Carol06

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Frances (May 2012)
Frances (May 2015) all going well and with my husband this time.

• Aug 9, 2018

• #9

Lucky you. Going again. Buen Camino.

 

MichelleElynHogan

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• Aug 12, 2018

• #10

 

Peter Barker

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• Aug 12, 2018

• #11

It was hailing in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, spring would be lovely. OMG, I pack a month before I travel anywhere. I say pack as it's fun getting excited about it.

 

Anamya

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• Aug 12, 2018

• #12

In Canberra it is still super-wintery. Just makes me dream about Caminos even more...

 

Kiwi-family

{Rachael, the Mama of the family}

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• Aug 13, 2018

• #13

Took my pack for a wee outing at the weekend - love feeling it on my back.

And filled it up to 8.6kg at the supermarket this morning - definitely too heavy for 19km!

@Peter Barker packing only takes me ten minutes because I know exactly what I like to take now.

 

VNwalking

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• Aug 13, 2018

• #14

Oh!! My favorite go-to weekend walk, once upon a time!!! Thank you for posting these gorgeous pics, @Kiwi-family. It's grand to see the tussock and the snow on Ngaruhoe. (Now I am TOTALLY homesick - but at the same time happy you got to go, and on such a beautiful day.)

You'll be plenty fit for that Camino if that's what you're up to, that's for sure.

 

Kanga

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• Aug 13, 2018

• #15

This year our spring school holidays don't finish until mid October. Is it too late to go then? Will I or won't I? I've already been on one long camino this year! Next year a new grand-baby and I'm engaged to babysit while Mum works part time - so a trip o/s is unlikely.

I know what this forum's response will be!

 

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C clearly

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• Aug 13, 2018

• #16

"Next year a new grand-baby" means you should go this year in October!

What route is next on your list?

 

Kanga

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• Aug 13, 2018

• #17

That @C clearly is one of the questions!

 

KinkyOne

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I'am not perfect, but I'm always myself!!!

• Aug 13, 2018

• #18

I guess there will be time only for Ingles and (maybe) for Muxia/Fisterra

But I wish you more @Kanga !

 

VNwalking

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• Aug 13, 2018

• #19

Kanga said:

I know what this forum's response will be!

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Of course...you don't even have to ask.
But you could call for votes on possible routes, just for fun - post a survey and see what we all think....

 

Kanga

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• Aug 13, 2018

• #20

A survey would close down the choices. I should start my own thread, I don't want to hijack Rachael's any further.

And thank you @Kiwi-family for the beautiful photos. I can feel your anticipation.

 

Kiwi-family

{Rachael, the Mama of the family}

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walking every day for the rest of my life

• Aug 13, 2018

• #21

@VNwalking ignoring the fact that we have to drive 5 hours to get there, I think I might join you in calling this my favourite weekend walk....Tongariro Crossing would be a close second (but Tama Lakes is easier so it wins on a lazy day!)
@Kanga of course YES. Wouldn’t it be fun to meet on the Salvador?!

 

spagirl

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• Aug 13, 2018

• #22

Kanga said:

Next year a new grand-baby and I'm engaged to babysit while Mum works part time - so a trip o/s is unlikely.

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Duh! Do one this October then bring the grand baby with you next year!!
You have to train him/her up so when you are too hold they will carry your pack or push your chair. ................planning ahead.