Had a lovely Christmas with my family. I'm very sad to leave them but I couldn't stay for ever. I will miss them all very much. Arrived in North Island today. Picked up car and drove up to Bay of Islands. Weather much cooler than Perth. I'm travelling with a lady from UK and we are sharing a car so that cuts down the expenses. Seeing in the New Year tomorrow night here in Paihia. There is a big firework display on the beach so that should be good. By the time you celebrate New Year, I will be twelve hours into 2008. Whatever you do, enjoy and take care. Happy New Year to you all.