The Richmond Hills


In case any of you wondered exactly where our house was, now you know! (X marks the spot) The hills behind our house are only a few minutes away and offer some really nice views. It's always a good idea to look at the sky before you set out though..in New Zealand, it can go from sunny and clear to a downpour very quickly, and I mean downpour!

 

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  1. Kristina27 September 2012 at 02:12

    Hi Barbara, that are wonderful pictures of the landscape in New Zealand! Reminds me of the great time I had when travelling there in 2008/9.
    We wish you a great year with many happy moments at the other side of the world. We are thinking of you very often and talk about the fun we had when you visited us in Mannheim last year. Many greetings from Germany from Steffen, Kristina and Theo

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  2. Barbara28 September 2012 at 00:56

    Thank you, Kristina! :) I think of you guys often, and have many happy memories of my time in Mannheim. I hope to meet little Theo one day.. XO

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