hi from NZ... have had the most eventful few days. basically went back to sydney 3days before going to Christchurch, took literally ALL of my clothes out of my rucksack, put them in the laundry the night before we left and then stupidly realised that the laundry didnt open until we were well in NZ...TYPICAL !!!!! then to top it all both of my cards have stopped working as i have maxed them both so daddy had to wire me some cash...again...TYPICAL !!! Had a really emotional few days, not sure they have been the best but it has been a learning cruve for me. now, NZ...Christchurch itself...the only way i can describe it is England but 20years ago. so spooky here, there is a massive goth fase going around. we went out last night for bailles brithday and we all felt so threatened we decided to pack it in. looking forward to leaving for queenstown tommorrow. so exciting. ames and i have hired another car- this time a campervan, so so cool. cd player and everything. queenstown is basically where all the activities are, skydiving etc yay !!! will stay there for a couple of days and then head off to the west coast to check out some of the incredible scenery we have heard so much about. booked flights home today, getting closer. only 6weeks to go!!! will update tommorrow xxxxx