Author: Anne Vawter

Update from the Antipodes

I know—it’s been a while. My last post was in June 2022, and so much has happened since then… most of it off the water, so you probably don’t want the full recap. But if you’re still reading, here’s a mid-year “Christmas letter” of sorts from the Vawters in New Zealand: Cameron is thriving as …

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Winter in Marlborough

With the VISA under our belt, it feels a bit easier to plan ahead, and with a full year to look forward to we are ready to make some decisions. We've completed our circumnavigation of the South Island (YAY), and we've sailed around most of the North Island (just that pesky southeastern coast to tackle), so we aren't feeling the pull to explore new places. We've decided to settle in and take advantage of some of the things that landlubbers take for granted.

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