Blog 68 Still buzzing from our whale encounter we searched for our perfect free camp spot. It was an illusive little bleeder but once we'd arrived it was sure worth it. Bryn set to work creating an artistic driftwood fire whilst I started dinner preparation in the van like the good girlfriend I am! The evening was spent with tinned daal and rice, backgammon and beers on the beach next to the fire (no wafting necessary with the sea breeze). Rested up and sunr...

Blog 67 After finding our free camp in the dark we woke up to the view of snowy mountains and crashing waves. With Porridge in our bellies we headed into Kaikora town to find an excursion to find some whales. Those crashing waves happened to have stopped the boats that day so our only option was a 7 man plane, not a bad second best and it was the same price as the boat! Half an hour later we were on the runway, strapped in, and off. The little plane, bounced...

Blog 66 Whilst getting a feel for our new camper, Jo put her for down and zoomed us up to Hamner Springs. If only there were naturally heated hot pools at the end of every international flight. Easing our aching bodies into 40°C pools blew away those airport floor cobwebs. After a couple of hours of this and we were feeling fresh as daisies and ready for an evening jaunt up to Kaikora with our fingers crossed for whales. Bryn x

Blog 65 After 15 hours waiting in Sydney and Christchurch airports broken up by the moment of comfort of the 4 hour flight into New Zealand. First reaction... Crikey Moses that's cold! Winter frost laid on the grass as we headed over to our campervan office as soon as the clock struck the opening hour of 9am but not before a quick Burger King breakfast meal in the airport (no Hungry Jacks here). Our first stop was the supermarket to fill the fridge with food a...

Blog 64 After a late night celebrating finishing our jobs and life in Sydney and a speedy pack up and clean of the flat we headed off for the first time with full backpacks on since February this time heading to the tropical north of Australia. Soon after glimpsing our rental car (Suzuki Swift) we realised our dreams of a cheeky week of cheap car-camping were now just dreams unless we very quickly regressed to primary school age and size. The new plan was to n...