KEY POINTS:
My favourite summer holiday getaway is ...
Camping down by the river.
I love it because ...
There's no one else there - nice and peaceful after a hectic Christmas.
Summer means getting out and about to ...
The beach and long walks.
It's not a proper Kiwi summer without ...
Barbecues and long nights sitting outside.
Holiday food means ...
Heaps of fruits and veges - strawberries and peaches.
This Christmas was special because ...
My son is getting married in a few weeks, and his partner's family came over from Ireland.