Stayed in City Oasis backpackers with the girls (until they left).

Visited the botanical gardens, cinema to see 'Sex & the city' with German girl called Julia (FB), did a day trip to Akaroa (see sep blog), flew to Auckland to see England vs All Blacks & returned the next day, worked a few mornings to get free accomodation, went running along the river Avon, watched Ireland game in local cafe where it snowed!! Did crazy golf with 2 Harry's (again, can't get enough!) (FB), visited museum, took the tram around the city, saw the cathedral. Emma stopped smoking for 4 whole days!!