I survived the jump - unbelievable scenes, makes me feel sick thinking about it now but most surreal experience ever. big night out in Taupo to celebrate living, not even well enough sunday for the morning Waikato river dip that served us so well. So Hungover off to National Park - the town close to Mt Ruhapeo / Tongariro (Mt Doom) for the 18km Tongariro crossing, active volcano, steaming vents, emerald pools etc etc. The walk was really tough, soaking wet, deat...

New Zealand - first 2 weeks - North Island......whirlwind Flew into Auckland on the 25th Feb after a messy goodbye to the boys and girls in Sydney. Auckland was cool, so quiet compared to Sydney but a nice change. It's HOT, the tan is back on! - Kiwi's we could find (amongst all the irish and english) are generally mint, down to earth simple folk. Spent 3 nights in city, met up with Nat first time in 3 years - she's getting married in 2 weeks so may ...

Just back in sydney after 3 weeks in tonga - saying farewell to all our chums in OZ before we head to NZ on Saturday. There's one big night left then to Auckland. Had an amazing meal last night at tapas bar in Bondi - Mojo's. Pete had a special present for me and craig at 3am this morning - piss boy. The worts are taking us to Hugo's?? on Friday night. will be sad to leave the chumps but we need to stick a fork in sydney!!