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DUSKY TAMATEA SOUND In the footsteps of Cook

In early July 2020 we received this message from our good mate Bob -

‘We’re doing it!...wanna come too? Chopper into Dusky...play and explore...passage up to Breaksea and Doubtful...get some stories...connect with magic NZ...exit via Lake Manapouri 5 days 4 nights... ditch the pre xmas madness https:www.wildfiordland.co.nz

There was no hesitation, we were in boots and all. We felt privileged to be included in the group of 10 Bob was putting together and very lucky to have the resources to afford the trip - it’s not cheap but we knew it was going to be one of those trips of a lifetime and it was worth every penny.

Little did I know that I would lose my Dad

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