Well, I've had some sleep and now it is 10pm on my second day in wonderful New Zealand. Loving it already and feel very at home here. Leaving Hong Kong was weird. We felt like we'd just had a cool holiday and would be coming home with some wonderful memories. But no! We got on the plane and went another 6000 miles further round the world! The plane was newer this time and I had a window seat. Yay! I watched Shrek 2, Van Helsing and Kill Bill 2. The routine w...

Still loving Hong Kong! The second half of the second day involved a tour (air-conditioned coach!) and we went up to Victoria Peak from which you can see the whole of the island. We decided it would be better to come back at night for the full effect (very hard to impress after last night's light show!). We also visited Repulse Bay which, despite the name is very nice. This is the beach scene of HK and the houses in the surrounding hills are amazing mansion...

Hello people Greetings from Hong Kong! It's very hard to believe I am here and I have to keep pinching myself. I am in the Hong Kong Central Library - it's air-conditioned! Unfortunately, there's no access to a USB so you'll have to wait for my photos. The flight was absolutely fine though 11 hours seems to be about my maximum threshhold of arse pain and boredom. After being served 'dinner' at around 3.30pm the blinds were drawn and we were all put to sleep ...

It's hard to believe that I am departing in just a few days time. And what a fantastic few months I've had in the run up to this great adventure. There's a few pics from the last few months in the album section (mainly for my own reminiscing benefit, while I'm away). Jx

Hi all This will be where you can come and see how and where I am on my travels. Currently however, I have just posted my 30th birthday pics for all to see. What a great night - there were some real sights! Go to Photo Albums for the full feature! My leaving do will be even more raucous though hopefully and I'm sure you'll all give me a right royal send-off - nothing less than I deserve!! Ju