Sunday, November 13, 2011 New Zealand-start til now (playing catch up...again) 11.11.11 New Zealand I haven't even been in NZ for a week yet and I've already seen half of the country thanks to our wonderful family friend, Peter. He could not have been a more generous and accommodating (and fun) host and friend to spend the past week with! I arrived late Saturday night and he picked me up from the airport and we drove through downtown Auckland and ...

Sunday, November 6, 2011 Kiwi Land Sunday, November 6, 2011I've made it to Kiwi Land now, aka New Zealand, and am loving it so far! My last few days in Australia were as fun as ever. Spent them in Sydney just relaxing and spending time with good friends. Had lots of laughs and good food with friends(tried Vietnamese food at Phoung's Restaurant from the photo--it was delicious!). Also had yummy gelatto (sweet talked the guy into a free third scoop ...