Thursday, 6th May Pleased that I checked the exchange rate, got 27,000 off the price of our room. Met Claudio and Karina at the airport who were on their way home from Moorea. So glad to see them and have them as guides around Santiago at rush hour, the metro was fun with our bags. We found a Hostal near their appartment and went for a few beers at Don Rodriga Bar, a tiny local. Claudio and Karina headed off to catch up with family so we headed back to the h...

Monday, 3rd May We were greeted on arrival by a board with my name on it and a garland of flowers, we went straight to the hostel which has an amazing view over the Island. Had a walk down to and around the town and by the seafront to Ahu Tahai/Hanga Kio'e the first if the sites with the headed sculptures (Moai). It was a really nice walk along the seafront finally making use of our walking trainers out of the city. Met up with a few others staying at the hostal...

Thursday, 29th April Luckily I heard the 2nd alarm and woke the boys up, bleary eyed we made the flight in plenty of time. Flight was ok, Aukland was quick o transfer through and not a long wait before our flight to Tahiti. Met Jo from Essex, Angela and Catherine from Amsterdam and all headed to the 'Teamo' guest house. We are all sharing a dorm which is ok, then went for a walk into town to see if we could find an ATM, with the landladies warning 'be careful...

Tuesday, 27th April Got up early to say goodbye to Nick and get packed up again, made our flight which was very short, arrived in Sydney and got the train straight to Circular Quay then the ferry over to Manly, so pleased to get to see the harbour by night. Toms cousin Paul and girlfriend Abbey picked us up, Tom's not seen Paul for 20 years and was nice for me to meet oeone from Toms side. Wednesday, 28th April Paul left early for work, so we got up and Tom we...

Sunday, 25th April A lovely lazy morning followed by Sunday beers and wine for me. Found an Irish bar with live music, so spent most of the evening in there. Monday, 26th April Had a really good day today, all up and on the road by 6am, we got to Phillip Island and found the track with time to spare. We got signed in and Tom got kitted out and got his bike. After a rules and safety talk Toms session started. Nick and I watched from pit lane then from the roof ...