Hi Folks well we have now arrived in Christchurch, got up early this morning for our rafting trip down the Waiau gorge. Had to wait for the other to show up then it was on with the togs - lovely - and listen to the briefing. Wish they hadn't told us that our safety couldn't be guaranteed!! and the risks involved - no I don't want to be capsized and stuck under the damn raft!! These wetsuits where uncomfortable in the NZ heat but once in the water we were not s...

Well we've moved again. Had great time with Dave Caroline and the boys - it was nice to see them again almost nine years to the day. They are asking after you Ronnie and Scott and also the Crichtons. Went out for a meal on Friday night with Dave and Caroline to the Waterfront - very nice! Had breakfast on sat and left for Christchurch. Called into the market at Nelson before we left - full of local arts and crafts. Stopped off at Murchison for coffee and decid...

Kia ora 9/2/06 Caught the ferry from Wellington to Picton this morning and then picked up a hire car. Sail down was lovely can't believe the scenery throught the Malborough Sounds. Stopped of at Havelock on our way to Nelson and had some lunch - I said to Davey the journey was worth even if it was just to taste the mussels, they are delicious. Found Dave and Carolines house no bother and immediately knew it was the right one, Michael was outside and he is ...

Here we are in the south of the north island in Wellington the capital of New Zealand. We flew down with Air New Zealand and met even more Scots. Our chief cabin steward was karen from Pitlochry!! Staying in the city centre which is much quieter than Auckland but off course the population is only about a third of Auckland. Had a trip on the cable car lovely views from the top. Looking forward to seeing more of the city before we get the ferry to the south isla...

Stayed in Auckland last night. Coach trip this am to the Bay of Islands. Today is Wantaigi day - New Zealand Day. Can't go to the treaty house as there is a Maori ceremony going on. Just waiting for our boat to Cape Brett and through the hole in the Rock. Very nice up here kept remembering Helen saying that the scenery north of Auckland was best and it is so far. Update later Lynne & Davey xx