We set off early to the Octagon in the centre of Dunedin to soak up the atmosphere before the game. It was packed with supporters, both English and Argentinian, with flags and costumes in abundance. However, if there was a prize for singing and sheer volume of support then the Argentinians would win hands down! That South American beat is hard to compete with and we could do with coming up with a few more songs to raise the rafters. English rugby supporters could...

In spite of a very unfavourable weather forecast the day dawned bright and sunny and we decided to visit the Otago Peninsula, just a short drive out of Dunedin. It was a beautiful drive, right along the water's edge for several miles with the sun sparkling on the water. The colours of the mountains all around and the bright yellow broom on the hillsides made us think even more of Scotland and we played our Scots CDs as we drove to accompany the mood. We drove ou...

We touched down in Auckland to a sunny, clear and altogether beautiful day. What a wonderful welcome! We were met by Inken from Seasonz travel and it was great to meet the lovely lady who has worked so hard and so long to help us put together what promises to be a fantastic travel itinerary. Thanks again, Inken, and it's good to be able to put a face to the name! We flew on to Christchurch and then another short hop to Dunedin. The pilot got permission to do a s...

The time is 5pm and we are sitting at Chep Lap Kok airport, drinking a glass of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, and all set to go. Eighteen months of planning are behind us and this evening we are finally on our way. We set off from Hong Kong on our Air New Zealand flight to Auckland and then on to Dunedin, via Christchurch. New Zealand here we come!

Spent a lovely evening at a New Zealand Wine Dinner held at the FCC. The speaker was Jane Hunter from The Hunters Winery and, as well as enjoying a wonderful dinner of various NZ favourites, we sampled a selection of delicious New Zealand wines. What a wonderful way to get in the mood for our trip!