Bonsoir everyone.

Just a v. brief message to say that i am aware that i have been rather slack on the blog of late - will do my best to rectify the situation in New Zealand (off tomorrow morning).

Alas - rather dramatic times since i last wrote. We were busy climbing Mount Warning (a 3 hour vertical trekk) and our car was broken into - the thieving berks took pretty much eveything of value, including all the ruddy cameras so no pictures for a while i'm afraid.

Apart from that have had a swell time. Done masses of national park trekks, the odd day relaxing on a beach. Went to the set of Home and Away and saw Mr Stewart - a high light! Stayed with Jo ball's aunt and uncle for a while just north of Byron Bay - v nice break from the tent and canned food!

Will finish this all in more detail from Auckland but have to go dash - off to eat my last $10 steak and visit our fav haunts.

So long children.