Christchurch is quite similar to an English city so we did feel quite at home here. We took a tram ride around to see all the sights which included a lot of little parks and English street names. Lovely. Not sure if I have mentioned this (and as you know I'm certainly not one to go on about these things) but I have been ill recently. Me, divvy, said 'Oh I can't believe neither of us have been ill' since then I have had conjunctivitis, a terrible ...

Not a great deal to say about Lake Tekapo. Although as usual, the place is pretty stunning. The journey here was a good one though. We blasted out Queen songs (we appear to have become their new tribute act, much to the annoyance of the other passengers!) The driver, thinking he was being highly amusing, left at one stop without us. As ever, we got the last laugh by jumping on a coach full of old tourists and driving off with them! It certainly brightened up the...

We arrived at Dunedin, a small city, still on the south island. Now, at home, I can imagine that you cannot go anywhere without something Christmassy being in your face. I am not kidding you, the decorations in Uttoxeter High Street are better than anywhere we have seen here. New Zealand just don't seem to 'do' Christmas properly. Anyway, today it was Leah's turn to win a competition. Bug Bingo. Everyone had a square grid on the bus windscreen...

As you can see, I managed to get in the second skydive. Leah also came and did it with me, I shared my prize so we both got a half price skydive. The weather was absolutely perfect. My guy came to strap me in, he was from Bulgaria, he asked me if I knew where it was, so I said, near Croatia. Not a great start, apparently it's near Turkey. Anyway, after a bit of Smith banter, I had totally won him over. He presented me with a white skull cap so I asked ...

And so I am up to date, writing about the town I am sitting in! You will all be pleased to hear that my years in drama training, my degree and my recent experiences with the Checkley Players have all finally come to good use! For I have won a fantabulous competition here in Queenstown on account of my performing abilities. With each drink we bought, we got a raffle ticket. Ten thirty came and the winner was announed. Our bus driver. So he kindly donated the...