So today my uncle and I climbed up Rangitoto which is a dormant volcano which was formed 600 years ago! It was a great walk, walking over lava fields and up to the summit. We also climbed into and through a lava cave which was a pretty cool experience. It was odd to look up and see tree roots coming through the ceiling! So tomorrow is my last day in New Zealand as I leave for Melbourne in the evening. I am excited, sad and apprehensive. I am excited for the chal...

So my second day in Christchurch involved going to Karen and Gary's batch in the southern alps which was beautiful! And there was still some snow on the mountains! Then the challenge began as it was my first time travelling alone that evening. On my 2nd to last night in queenstown I lost a contact, not sure how but anyone who has been to queenstown knows what it's like! So in my hungover state in the morning I thought it was best to be totally blind rather than...

Today we left Fiji at 9am and landed in New Zealand about 12.30. I was so excited to see Uncle Chris and Carol that I got tearful when I first saw them! It's so lovely to be with family! From the airport Chris and Carol took us to a Buddhist temple for lunch. It was delicious! The idea of the restaurant originated from when a young boy got really sick and was nursed back to help my meals full of vegetables! After grocery shopping we went back to Chris and Carols...