So my final week began with an awesome weekend in Rotorua This city is known for its thermal activity with spas, active geysers and hot spring pools. Unfortunately its also known for the sulphur smell (or more stench!) in the air which makes it smell like rotten eggs most of the time but you get used to it after a while....... After a 3 hour drive from Auckland through some amazing landscapes (Middle Earth comes to mind....) and finding a motel for the night w...

So my 2nd week is complete and what a fun fulfilled week it was I stayed with me cousin sister who I haven't seen in 19 years, it was so nice to see her, meet her family and get to know her again. It was funny when I asked her what does she remember of me, her reply was 'not much Rob' so I remeinded her about how she always used to bring me a cup of Milo when I last saw her which made her laugh..... We visited the Auckland Aquarium which was full of amazing se...

I've been in Auckland for 10 days now and having a great time. Must admit, the weather hasn't been the best but you put up with it and do what you can, plus it reminds me of the good ole English weather so at least I have something to remind me of home lol The day after I arrived it was my brother in law's birthday so the day was spent having some beers in the sun, I was surprised to find the sun so strong and could feel my arms starting to cook after a short w...