Wanaka- Well like every where in New Zealand it was quite small- we arrived there about 5pm after stoping 5 times on the bus at random places. The place we stayed at was nice, the decore was intresting- really flowery and a cross between 40's and 80's style, we got a TV in our room and a radio ( which Tess was really impressed with). As it was Valentines day me and Tess had a romatic meal of beans on toast (yum)- we didnt really see much in Wanaka- as we gots...

hello everyone, long time no see. hope everyone is ok! im not sure how the location for this entry will show up cuz the site is not acceptin what i put in, so... welcome to the blog for RIVER VALLEY, WELLINGTON, NELSON, WESTPORT, LAKE MANINAPUA, FRANZ JOSEF! its a biggy! hope i can remember something! so... RIVER VALLEY... we arrived in the middle of nowhere and were told to load our bags onto a trailer, which then disappearred to our 'hostel'... with no phone ...

2nd Feb 2008 Well we have been busy bees so havent had time to update our blog, but we have set out some time now to update you. Well we managed to get on the free bus tour around Auckland which was really good, especially as it was free. We went to the bridge and walked under/over it- we walked under the bit where all the cars go. We had to where a harness and attach to a bridge and watch people bungy, which was good, but not something we wanted to do. then...

helloooooooooo! (28th Jan 2008) once again a bit of a quick one as its 10:30pm here and we are a wee bit shattered due to a long day flyin! we are officially 13 hours ahead of you, so mum plimley, add an hour on and then change it to am/pm opposite of home. lol. the flights today did not go to plan at all, but no traumas thankfully. our flight from singapore to sydney was running 20 mins late when we checked in, which meant we would miss our connecting flight t...