So it was back to Auckland for a few days to see Emily, and relaxbefore heading to Fiji. Emily is working at a fashionable bar, which we visited for many a glass of wine one night, I also got to see Seamas and Catriona again, before they left. Bumped into James again. And the highlight was bumping into Rachel from the South Coast and going for drinks with her, Hemel and Berko, plus Emma Morgans (from Home) Brothers Girlfriend! How small a world is this? We went for a couple in the Viaduct region, which was very docklands! heehee. Was really nice to see them again though after a bit of time. All including Cat, Jen and Declan are heading to Fiji next so I may catch up with them there.

So New Zealand was over, a bit of a whistle stop tour, and I have to say I would've liked to do a bit more of the Northern Island, but time stands still for no person. Then again theres always next time for the North Island!

If I have to be honest, New Zealand is very beautiful, but its a lot of just beautiful. Many of the places we visited were just that, there was too much beauty, and I did get a bit sick of it after a while. Sounds like a winge,but spend a couple of months here and in Australia and tell me which one you prefer, my heart will be in Australia for a while I think - just because of the great memories, and adventures it holds.

My highlights here, were Summerdays festival, Franz Joseph glacier hiking, The Nevis Bungy Jump and my retirement in Wanaka.

The poople I have met and travelled with, Cat, Alma, Kimberley, Rachel, Mark, James, Eomon, Steve, Brian, Zoe, Kim, Jen and Declan, (if I have missed anyone I apologise!) have all been awesome and if it wasn't for them I think New Zealand wouldn't have been as much fun! so thanks guys.

Off to Fiji now....Bye