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I am in Oamaru for the weekend, as they are having a heritage week. The town has the best preserved Victorian buildings in the country, so it is a wonderful setting.

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If you are passing through Oxford, I highly recommend a visit to this museum. It’s a wonderful collection of toys and memorabilia. Absolutely something for everyone and you are guarantees to come away with a huge dose of nostalgia!

I was amazed at the exhibits on display – so much to take in and so many memories jogged of favourite TV shows from my child hood.

For more information about the museum, check out their website at http://timetravellers.yolasite.com/ or their Facebook Page

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I passed through Ashburton today and after meaning to check out the gardens there, I finally did. Wow, what a beautiful place.

 

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I’ve often thought about stopping at the Rainbow Confectionery factory shop in Oamaru – usually as I am passing through the town. Well I finally did and it’s a dangerous place for someone with a sweet tooth! You can get some seriously large bags of lollies for not very much money at all – I highly recommend it. And I am kind of relieved I don’t live in Oamaru – I think the temptation would be too great.

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I drove through Ashburton today on my way further south for a few days. I was in need of a coffee and a snack so decided to stop at Kim’s Kitchen in Tancred Street.

I’d been there for the first time a few weeks back for lunch and thought it was wonderfully kitsch and fun.

Today, I had some of their cheese rolls – which are something of a southern kiwi thing I believe (thin white bread with a cheesy filling that is then rolled up and grilled. I hadn’t had one for years.

Excellent coffee there too!

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