As at 3.20pm today, I officially declared myself excited about Christmas.  My eyes literally welled up with tears as I witnessed thousands of dandelion seeds swirling from the heavens, dancing blissfully through crazy traffic with aimless determination. And it wasn't hay fever.  The skies were clear blue. It was a 24 degrees Celsius afternoon.  This was as close to a White Christmas as I think I'll experience in Auckland.  
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I was fortunate to have nomadic parents, who despite having three young children, were not fazed by change nor a challenge. We lived on Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf for a chunk of my childhood with no electricity and no school nearby.   
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Absolutely a subject so close to many....dog friendly places and beaches!  With plenty of options, you don't have to leave your dog behind on an adventure.  Thankfully there are some great dog friendly beaches and walks in Auckland. 
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Sometimes the idea of taking the family on a stroll seems to be a brilliant idea, however after the novelty of an ice-cream at the end has worn off, it can be hard to keep up the enthusiasm for the younger members of the family.   
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Now that my voice has returned, my eyelids no longer need to be prized open due to overexertion, and my wallet is securely fastened, I can gather my thoughts and reflect on the past six weeks. 
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