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 Come listen to episode thirty by clicking on the link below. Episode Thirty - My Mum Susan Kia Ora  Welcome to episode thirty. In this episode you get to meet my mother and listen to her tell her stories. I always knew I wanted my mum to share her story on this podcast and now is a great time for me to have her on the show. She shares her life from the ages of zero to twelve and dives into what it was like for her and her siblings back in the 50's in rural NZ. You will have your mind blown as you listen to all the tales my mum tells of her childhood and what they got up to. You'll have to tell me your favourite one. I have too many to choose from My mother is intelligent and a great speaker. She comes organized and well prepared with story after epic story of bugs, eels, sheep, holes, gravel pits and more. I'm so grateful for my mother and only wish I had captured my father's story as well. Oh well. Get ready to listen to some of the best stuff around, my mum. Ka kite

 Come listen to Episode Twenty-nine by clicking the link below. Episode Twenty Nine Kia Ora Welcome to the twenty ninth episode of the Candid Kiwi. This episode is me talking to you about my travels to Australia and New Zealand.  I left at the beginning of April and traveled to NZ first and then Australia where I met up with friends I hadn't seen in over two decades. I was able to spend some precious time with Bro B which was the main reason for the trip. It took weeks of planning and many Covid Tests and form filling. But it all worked out in the end and I was able to go to each country and be with my family and friends at each stop.  It was a very healing trip and one that I needed more than I knew. It helped me to be more grateful and understanding and present. I'll forever be grateful for the time spent with my friends and family on this trip. It was amazing. I hope you enjoy this episode almost as much as I enjoyed the trip. Thanks for your support. Ka kite ano au i a kout