Not a great nights sleep, the Germans came back at 4am and turned on the light. Surely there is some sort of hostel dorm code that you don't do this when you know someone else is in the room? Add this to the flatulence competition they seemed to be having with each other in the morning and my patience was wearing thin. After checking out and collecting my rental car for the next 5 days I set off on the road to Te Anau. The drive was a good one, very pictur...

I had my breakfast in the company of the insane Australian and was able to share in his joy as the Aussies had progressed to the second round of the World Cup. His insane enthusiasm is infectious and I couldn't help but feel happy as well, I think I may cheer for the Aussies instead from now on. He and I were both stoked. Went skiing later than normal and had 3 hours of zooming down the beginners slope. When I arrived I saw the guy who serves me a large h...

Revived after my rest day and lots of sleep I rode the bus to the slopes hoping I hadn't forgetton everything id learnt and also being annoyed that my mind always seems to wander to falling over and breaking bones. My lesson this morning was taken by an Italian guy called Marco. Marco spoke very funny English in a Borat style accent and made me chuckle when he kept saying things such as "feel the sensation, it is a good sensation, it is nice". We did...

Early start today to watch the England match. 7am in an Olde English Style Pub. Once again I still don't give a stuff, I can't get excited about an England team managed by that turnip headed twit but if the Spurs players get on then obviously I will perk up. Nicola and her bf were there as well, some guy spilt beer on Nicola. She surpressed her anger at the situation well and hid the fact that it must have dampened her thermal undies. This was my day ...

Last night I had the 4 bed room all to myself as Tyler checked out for a few days but said he'd be back, I hope he is too. I finished off the fruit muffins and predictably the Aussie was just getting in again, he is still insane but I do like him. Marched off to get the ski shuttle and was determined to make some good progress. I did make some progress, wow that was quick. I went on the slope that I fell down yesterday and am slowly getting confident and ...