Guide Dog Remeny

05/11/2023

I told you George would be in some photos from now on!! Here we are sitting on the railway platform at Arthur's Pass, having just travelled from Christchurch on the Trans Alpine railway. It was a very comfortable journey, especially when Mum and Kaye took me down to the cafe car and we sat for some time where I had lots of room to stretch out.

27/10/2023

Hi all, I thought it was about time I showed you the nice man who is driving our coach. His name is Paul and he works for Grand Pacific Tours. He is a very good driver and a very nice man. In this picture he is holding a bear. This bear is our new travelling companion. His name is George and he joined us from the George Hotel in Christchurch. You will probably see a bit of George from now on. I don't mind him because he doesn't take up much room in my photos, leaving me as the main attraction—just as it should be!!!!

25/10/2023

Here is a photo of a ferry that goes between Wellington and Picton. We couldn't get a photo of our actual ferry because there wasn't time. We travelled on the ferry for a couple of hours. the ferry crosses Cook Strait, which runns between the north and south islands of New Zealand. It was quite a comfortable trip and Mum and Kaye took me for a walk so I didn't so bored. We didn't stay in Picton at all, because we went for a train ride.

24/10/2023

Write a caption... When we came back to the hotel after our afternoon walk, auntie Kaye showed mum a big teddy bear. He is the concierge of the hotel. I decided I would like to have a photo with him. So that is what I did. He is quite a big bear, around about 18 inches high. He is dressed up in a beautiful uniform and looks very proud.

20/10/2023

Today we went and visited a museum. Mum was quite happy, because she was able to touch a lot of things. The parts of the museum that we visited demonstrated the changes in New Zealand from before settlement when it was just forest and animals all the way through to recent times. It was extremely interesting for the people, the only thing I found interesting was looking in a house that the entrance was only as big as me. Mum went in and earthquake simulator, but I stood outside and watched. After that, we sat on the bus and did a tour of Wellington. After that, we went for a walk around the city and a ride on the cable car. The photo here, is me sitting on a lookout point with a backdrop of the city of Wellington. We then went and had some dinner and a very early night. Mum said we have to get up at 5:30 tomorrow. I find it hard to get up any time… Oh well, I guess she’ll rows me when she’s ready for me to start work again.

19/10/2023

We spent quite a long time on the coach as we drove from Rotorua to Wellington. One of the stops along the way was at Huka Falls, where I am sitting on the bridge with the falls behind me. We also stopped at a place where Mum and Kaye bought expensive jumpers. Kaye said they would last a lifetime. At one of the stops we found a dog rest area, so Mum let me go for a free run. I had lots of fun smelling all the other dogs and running around. I saw some birds that I wanted to chase, so I jumped through a hole in the fence to get them. Kaye had to come and get me because I wouldn't listen to Mum calling me. That was really fun!!!

19/10/2023

Rotorua is famous for hot springs and geysers. This is a photo of a geyser at the maori information centre at Rotorua. I didn't go to the geyser, because the ground can be very hot in places and it would have burned my feet. I sat in a little train with Geoff. Also at this centre we looked at three schools that have been developed for youngmaori people to learn ancient skills such as wood carving, stone and wale bone carving and weaving. The idea is to ensure that the ancient arts are not forgotten. The people ate a lot of food cooked in the traditional hungi. This means that the food is cooked on hot rocks under the earth. We also learned that one of the things that the women wove was a bag that they would put the food in and dangle in the Rotorua is famous for hot springs and geysers. This is a photo of a geyser at the maori information centre at Rotorua. I didn't go to the geyser, because the ground can be very hot in places and it would have burned my feet. I sat in a little train with Geoff. Also at this centre we looked at three schools that have been developed for youngmaori people to learn ancient skills such as wood carving, stone and wale bone carving and weaving. The idea is to ensure that the ancient arts are not forgotten. The people ate a lot of food cooked in the traditional hungi. This means that the food is cooked on hot rocks under the earth. We also learned that one of the things that the women wove was a bag that they would put the food in and dangle in the water of the geyser, making steamed food. After dinner we went to a cultural show where the people did lots of singing and dancing. It was noisy, but fun. water of the geyser, making steamed food. After dinner we went to a cultural show where the people did lots of singing and dancing. It was noisy, but fun.
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17/10/2023

We went on a old train. This train was at a place called Glenbrook and is operated by the Glenbrook vintage railway people. We were in what was called a parlour car, so the seats were very comfortable, there was lots of room, there were small tables and big windows. We were given, at least mum and the other people were given, morning tea. The morning tea was sandwiches. Cakes slices, pikelets, and coffee. Mum said it was delicious. I wouldn’t know, I didn’t get any frowning face. The train went for approximately 13 km and it was really enjoyable. The Parlour car we were in, also had an observation deck, similar to what they have in America on the old movies. We went and stood outside for a little while, and it was quite fun.

14/10/2023

Today we went to a place called Russell. It is one of the 144 islands in the Bay of Islands. It is quite a big town with lots and lots of holiday homes and other tourist accomodation. We had to go there by a ferry, but I thought that was fun! The photos I have put up are at a place called Lookout Hill. The one with the flag pole is where the original New Zealand flag was raised after the treaty was signed. This beautiful one with the mosaic was also at the lookout place. The mosaic shows all the area of Bay of Islands. 🐾 c

12/10/2023

After that very long wait, it was good to get into our motel room so that I could take my harness off and relax. The lady sitting with me is one of the orientation and mobility staff working with a company called I Can Explore. these people do all sorts of activities with blind people so that they can experience different things, do their shopping easier, have some company to go to a movie or anything else the blind person wants to do. All the staff are also O&M instructors with lots of experience, so they can also teach people how to get around independently. In our case: The lady picked us up from Footscray Station; took us to AFF; Waited and waited; helped us buy lunch and took us for a coffee; took us to the motel at the airport and ensured we were safely in our room. What a lovely lady and what a great service for blind people. I liked it very much because it meant that I didn't have to try and take Mum to somewhere neither of us knew how to find or what to do. Thank you I Can Explore. Hope we can meet again soon ☺️🧑‍🦯🦮

12/10/2023

Here I am waiting at the AFF (Agriculture fisheries and forestry) for paper work to be completed so that I can go to nz. People came and talked to Mum and it seemed not everything was right. After a very long time we had to leave and it was still uncertain whether I would get to travel. We didn't find out till early on the day we were leaving that I was allowed to go.

12/10/2023

Here I am, sitting outside, waiting for our lift to the station. My bag is packed right here next to me. I even have my nice blue rug for sleeping on my am away. I am really getting excited now.

10/10/2023

Oh!!! Here I am looking in a suitcase :) I'm not sure whether Mum knows I'm doing this or not, but I don't really care. I think I understand now ... Even though I haven't been sick, Mum has been taking me to the vet a lot lately. they have given me tablets and taken lots of blood. I think it's because I'm going with mum on her holiday. She says the holiday is to a place called New zealand, but she also calls it NZ. I believe that's another country, so maybe I had to have special tests so I can go. If that's the case, I am really looking forward to a new exciting and different adventure. I will keep you posted on what happens from here.

10/10/2023

Oh!!! Here I am looking in a suitcase :) I'm not sure whether Mum knows I'm doing this or not, but I don't really care. I think I understand now ... Even though I haven't been sick, Mum has been taking me to the vet a lot lately. they have given me tablets and taken lots of blood. I think it's because I'm going with mum on her holiday. She says the holiday is to a place called New Zealand. I believe that's another country, so maybe I had to have special tests so I can go. If that's the case, I am really looking forward to a new exciting and different adventure. I will keep you posted on what happens from here.

22/04/2023

We made it to the hotel. My mum’s nephew, Dan, was able to meet us at the station and show us the way. I was extremely good and followed him very well. Now I am laying here under the table with my friend Ari, being quiet, and not making a nuisance of ourselves while our mums eat their lunch. It’s a very peaceful time, and gives me energy to go on with the next task of the day. ❤️

07/04/2023

Here I am safely back at home sitting on the dressing table with my old friend shake. But now we also have little princess to sit with us as well. I have had a beautiful journey and hope that you have enjoyed it with me. We will be turning the page over to Remini from now on.

06/04/2023

Having arrived in Sydney and disembarked from the ship, the family decided to go for a trip through the Blue Mountains with buck and his Cocky Guides company. I decided that sleeping in the van was a much better idea than having to sit in this horrible backpack all day and have my photos taken. To see what they did at the Blue Mountains, go to ’sCockyAndYouWillFindAllOfTheirActivities. Thank you to Buck and for saving me the embarrassment of having to travel around in that backpack all day.

04/04/2023

02/04/2023

One of the very popular places to go for breakfast, lunch or dinner on the ship is the world fresh market Place. Here I am having just consumed a beautiful seafood. Salad and then partly through a glass of sparkling wine. It is a very busy and noisy place. They have lots of variety and plenty of things to choose from. It is a lovely dinner.

30/03/2023

Every day we are at sea, they have afternoon tea in the concerto dining room. It consists of savoury things like rolls and sandwiches as Wellers sweet things like pastries and cakes, etc. There is also scones with jam and cream, coffee and tea, and if you’re like me, a glass of champagne. I wasn’t very keen on the rolls and sandwiches, and I don’t like the taste of champagne, so I decided not to have anything at all. My family enjoyed the afternoon tea though. s

27/03/2023

After we got off the big ferry, we went to visit mum‘s old Guide Dog chic. Here I am sitting between shakes pause. He is much bigger than the chic. I sit next to at home! We had a lovely afternoon, and now we are on the ferry again, back to KI.

27/03/2023

Another big day of adventures today. This morning we arrived offshore of Kangaroo Island, one of our three stops in South Australia. Firstly, we went on a small boat called a tender, these boats have two purposes. The first purpose is to ferry passengers from the ship to the shore, when the harbour is not deep enough for our ship. The second purpose is to use these boats as life rafts in case of an emergency, requiring us to abandon ship. The majestic princess carries these boats with her where ever she goes, so that we always know that we have a safe way to leave the ship when we need to. After we got off the tender, we joined another boat, which is called a ferry, and that is taking us to the mainland of South Australia.

26/03/2023

Yesterday I went down to the International Caffee here on the for lunch. I had a beautiful pie

19/03/2023

I have been out and about this morning, going to breakfast and meeting a lot of people. After breakfast I went to the knitters and natters group and here I am knitting a beanie. They were all very nice people up there and I had lots of fun. Everybody is jealous of me, because nobody can buy my brothers or sisters. They don’t have them for sale on this ship. That makes me feel very special and very proud.

18/03/2023

I’ve spent some time over the last couple of days exploring the ship, and yesterday I went up to every jewelry. I just had to try on this beautiful necklace with my likeness, Stanley, on it. So here I am, all dressed up with nowhere to go.

17/03/2023

This is the earliest I have got up for a long time! This morning, we finally found Western Australia, and I got up to celebrate by watching the sunrise, it was glorious!

12/03/2023

It was hot outside again yesterday! We visited out most northerly port on the eastern side of Australia yesterday, Cairns. It was very hot sitting outside, I thought my trousers were going to get burned off! Mum stayed inside and didn't go to explore Cairns, wise choice if you ask me! We now have 3 beautiful sea days as we travel across the top of Australia on the way to Darwin.

12/03/2023

Phew!! It is so hot and muggy here at Airlie Beach. I’m looking out at the Beautiful ocean, the land is far away. I can almost see it! Anyway, mum is all hot, sweaty and tired. She went over to the market and it was very hot. I’m going inside now before I burn my backside.

10/03/2023

Enjoyed some scenic cruising today. Unfortunately it is quite windy so I might have to go inside again before my hat blows off!

10/03/2023

Yesterday, we were in Brisbane. Here I am looking at an industrial area that you could see from our cabin which isn’t very exciting. We didn’t do anything in Brisbane because it was a long way to the city, about 20 km. I stayed on the ship, but mum and dad got off, and they said it was muggy, windy and trying to rain.