We're back from Pasta Country.

Ciao every one, the tan is fading and finally we are back on deck at the Mighty White Heron (such a great Motel after ALL the "different" accommodation we have stayed in on "Our Little OE".
The flight back from Rome with a 2 hr stop over in Singapore was l o n g 23 hrs, but with the help of jet lag pills I apparently snored like a grizzly. My South African female neighbour also was snoring in tune so poor Gloryb had her head phones on often to drown out the melody.
Singapore Airlines were fantastic getting us on another flight out and we were very lucky as no extra charge was made. The lady responsible in Rome was Terressa and from now on to us she is "Mother Terresa" she is wonderful.
Once we hit Gisborne we slept for what seemed like days to recover from the holiday, seems daft but we were on the go the whole time to get all of our itinerary ticked, and what an incredible journey it was. So many pics, so many stories, and in due course we will share some of these with you.
So it's been unpack the travel bags, hug Ming our cat ( who did seem pleased to see us ) and phone all the family for a catch up.

Lots been happening at the White Heron -will keep you posted