Heylo people! I haven't been up to much here in Hamilton, just catching up with rellies and doing a bit of shopping for things i need for my trip. Have however found out that they knew about my visit and very kindly named a street after me. Also found out that the Kiwi gene is very strong, everyone here could be my siblings; they all wear shorts and no shoes!

I set off for Tauranga on Friday and have worked out a possible route; Tauranga, Rotorua, Rangataua (near Okahune), Wanganui, Fielding(just North of Palmerston North) and Otaki (just South). Then I'll pop down to Wellington to see some more rellies. Then off up to the Northland to do a bit of Hostelling and back to Hamilton for Christmas. South Island after Christmas.

Will post another blog hopefully from Tauranga, hopefully with some more interesting photos.

Peace out