We made it to Fiji after a relaxed drive up to Auckland in a hire car. We found that the plane was delayed nearly 3 hours so it was nearly midnight before we landed and ended up in the right hotel, even though they hadn't heard of us. We made it into our beds at about 12.30am and then had to get up and have breakfast and be ready to be picked up at 7.15 the next morning. It was a bit of a rush to say the least and Stuart fell up the stairs 3 times out of the 4 he...

Don't know why I've got a photo of a polynesian sunset come up - but never mind. Yes, it's technophobe Stuart here to let you in on our latest adventures. After the marvellous day in Rotorua and the exam results we set off yesterday with Lynne, Jim and Lydia to Waitomo Caves, about 150 km south west of Tauranga. We had arranged to stay a place that is billed as one of the ten most amazing motels in the world. It's called Woodlyn Park and it's the dream-child of ...

Don't know why I've got a photo of a polynesian sunset come up - but never mind. Yes, it's technophobe Stuart here to let you in on our latest adventures. After the marvellous day in Rotorua and the exam results we set off yesterday with Lynne, Jim and Naomi to Waitomo Caves, about 150 km south west of Tauranga. We had arranged to stay a place that is billed as one of the ten most amazing motels in the world. It's called Woodlyn Park and it's the dream-child of ...

Hello everyone! We haven't blogged in a few days as we've not had much to say, but now we've got so much to say we might be here forever! Don't panic, we won't :) So, on Tuesday, I went to school with Lydia and Dad went with Jim to climb Mount Maunganui. I didn't go in until morning break because i was still a bit tired from the hot pools the night before, so Dad and Jim dropped me off at about 11 on their way. So when i got there, Lydia met me and took me into ...

Hello fellow-Poms, Am up at the crack of breakfast-time to update you on our exciting adventures. Actually we haven't done anything particularly special but have still had lots of laughs. Naomi and Lydia continue to act as if they are emotionally and physically joined at the hip and are having a great time. Jim and I have been on a couple of walks around the estuary and today are planning an ascent of the north face of Mt Maunganui, followed by a coffee shop. T...