As I indicated in my last blog, from Picton I drove down the Queen Charlotte's Drive (around the wiggly coast) to Nelson and their arts festival and Rugby FanZone. While there I saw: Johnny English Reborn (OK, so not very cultural, but a good laugh) The French beat the Welsh (Boo) The short gig at one of the arts festival venues "The Grimstones - Hatched" a beautiful piece of fantasy theatre told with giant books, old world marionettes...

Raining in Westport. At least the All Blacks won, so everyone is still happy.

Loving New Zealand! The drive up from Christchurch was fabulous passing through twisty mountains at one moment and then along the misty shore with crashing waves. Blenheim is a nice little town with easy access to the vineyards famous for their Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. I opted for the full day tour and had the guide to myself in the morning. She was able to adjust the tour based on the things I said I had liked. In the afternoon we joined another gr...

Waiting for the game to start in FanZone. Come on Wales!

Having a delicious lunch in Wellington. Will go to the Botanical Gardens this afternoon. (No mobile signal, but free WiFi - bizarre)