In Taupo

[vilakins]

I am here! And on LJ which isn't a given because of the ongoing Optus connection problems; I can't see it at all from the hotspot at our apartment. However I have found another provider that works at the wonderful Middle Eastern cafe that does the best felafels I've had, well, since I was here last. I am sooo relieved as I was worried that I wouldn't be able to do the b7rewatch post tomorrow.

I was also a bit worried about all the stone chips under the car after the roadworks we had to (as always) drive through. The car was making odd noises underneath but that's fading as the chips drop out. :-P

It's just after 8 and we're waiting for our food. It was a 4-hour trip in all including a lunch stop, and on the way we saw a farmer's fence painted in huge white letters with: "Ken Eastwood owes me $300. I'm still waiting, Ken." :-)

So, the holiday has now started. Yay!

Comments

[vandonovan.livejournal.com]

Awww, yay a safe journey and internet access!! I didn't think you'd be online for it, to be honest. :D Take lots of pictures!! That one of the sign would probably make a fun picture, in fact.

Testing...

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

We couldn't stop--we were on a motorway and it flashed by. But we're going to have lunch at a cafe where they have interesting artwork, like a mosaic outside lounge, so I'll take some good photos there.

Let me know if you get this comment; it's a test of replying via email since I'm in the apartment and can't get LJ from the hotspot provider here.

Re: Testing...

[vandonovan.livejournal.com]

Got the comment, yay for technology! Looking forward to the artwork photos later!

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

YAY!!!! It is lovely to be still with you! Good, so you have settled, and am sure everything will be near to a perfection for you and Greg.
Hahaha, I just love this farmer...pity we do not have such a fence to write our claims!
Have a wonderful day - and...will there be any pictures of any plants too?:-)

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

If I see some interesting ones! :-)

[viciousdisorder.livejournal.com]

Taupo is very pretty. I'm sad I didn't get to see more of it last year. I hope you have a lovely holiday.

[jacteest.livejournal.com]

Have a lovely time!

[executrix.livejournal.com]

Have a relaxing and happy time!

[entropy-house.livejournal.com]

Yay! Have fun! :^)

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

Yay! have a good holiday!

[daiseechain.livejournal.com]

Ooh, have a lovely time in Taupo!

Heh. Let's hope the guy repaints the fence after Ken repays him.

[jaxomsride.livejournal.com]

Have a lovely time!

Well talk about public name and shaming!

[glitterboy1.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're there ok - and with (mostly) Internet! Have fun!