With my body aching from the party hard abuse since meeting up with Chris et al I decided that today would be booze free and very relaxing. Arrived in Wanaka and was blown away by the views around the lake. Despite being knackered decided to go for around around the lake so I didn't turn into a complete fatso. Without a doubt the most spectacular and beautiful place I have ever been running. It was the perfect place to relax and soaked up the sunset over the ...

All feeling slightly worse for wear (and me having plastered the shower with red paint from my costume) we trudged on to the bus heading for Franz Josef. We had a vote on the bus for the best costume of the previous night and I came second behind a bloody strawberry!!!!!! Not even me rigging the voting by voting for myself worked as I lost by 2 votes. Once again another Kev financial plan falls flat. The first stop of the day involved a visit to the Bushman ...

Woke up at 6am to go with Guy to Flea's Kiwi Experience driver's pad to watch the Wales v All Blacks. The question was raised whether there would be a ceremonial sheep exchange before kick-off…but sadly not. Wales lost and then England beat NZ at rugby league and so a good morning all round for me. Today we were heading to the infamous 'Pua Pub' for our fancy dress party. The theme picked was the first letter of your first or last name with the best dressed w...

Woke up feeling decidedly unwell from the night before but before the bus left I decided to ring the Abel Tasman coach company to see if my fleece was in lost property, which miraculously it was! Our new bus driver Flea said I had enough time to go and fetch it from their office and so had a nice hungover run there and back…not what was called for. Did have a cracking Burger King for breakfast at the first stop though, despite having lost the power to eat and d...

Arrived in the Fern Lodge Hostel in Nelson which was an absolute touch, newly refurbished with roast dinner available. Also vouchers for the local pool bar, 4 beers and a shot for 7 quid, result! Our night out was sorted. However first on the agenda was teaching Chris how to use a washing machine…at the age of 31. Me, Chris, Rich, Laura, Beth and Charlotte headed out to Sharkey's pool bar armed with vouchers. Feeling full of misplaced bravado I entered the...