Rangitata

Jamie says this is a class V ... hmmmm. It was great whatever. We went on a two hour float and rapid down the Rangitata ... I believe him now when he says he is a whitewater rafter. It was a lovely day on the edge of the mountains. Helen took Mum by car to meet us and took the photos.

I think that I resemble a rather elderly Oor Wullie here.

If you look closely there are two of us here working in perfect harmony.

Later, we went back up the river where the put in is for the clients. Away in the background are the mountains where Jamie and Helen want to walk when they go to stay in Peel Forest in a couple of weeks.

Having a great time!

Christchurch

My first blog words and pictures (with the minimum of assistance). Mum and I by Jamie having lunch at New Brighton (Christchurch). Had a wet day driving up from Dunedin but has continued fine since ... the next blog will be today's trip to the Rangitata ... you can't wait, I know!

This is job-hunting online, demands the maxim concentration.

This is one of John Irvine's paintings (circa 1865). It is supposed to be someone called Hume, but I think it may actually be Mr D'Arcy!

Having a lovely time with Jamie and Helen, sadly leaving tomorrow, but, on the other hand, will be back with Beth, Nick, Molly and Madeleine for almost a fortnight.

Madeleine

These pictures are of Madeleine.

New Zealand rafting

Tomorrow Jamie is taking me rafting on the Rangitata river in Peel Forest. He's asked me to walk around the two biggest rapids, and after seeing this picture, I have agreed!

More time for snoozing...

Jamie here.

This blog, at my father's request, has been setup to keep the ever expanding Johnston clan in the know as to what exactly is going on at Muckle Bousta and beyond.

What is that sheep up to? We're all very curious.

This blog will provide us anxious readers with the morsels we require, while simultaneously allowing Laughton more much-needed nap time, and giving Patricia a respite from the tap-tapping of the keyboard. No more resending of emails.