Just a quickie to say we have got more pics from NZ , from the South Island. Note the Snowy Mountains everywhere, it was pretty cold......

Hello friends and family, just got back to Auckland today and went to the Editors tonight, a Brummie band which were great. I ran the Taupo 13 mile run on Sunday , mad without any training or running shoes, but finished in 2 hours, legs gone and blisters on my feet. Just going to chill here before Fiji, have fun you all in the floods ,see you soon Ian & Louxxxxxxxxx

Just a quick note from Auckland, last night we watched the FA Cup in a sports bar next door to our hostel. It wasn`t the best game but the result was.... Had 5 $ on Drogba for first goal sogoing to collect later. It was funny watching it with 6 chinese Chelsea fans they were going mental at every kick and throw in. We get our van tomorrow so will update when we can,bye for now.....