Just a short story for now. We arrived in Wellington today after a long ride on the bus. The tour has been really great so far. The rafting, category 5, highest comercially rafted water fall in the world, sorry mum! was awesome!!! The weather still isn't so good and there is snow on the south island so we really have to wear winter jackets and gloves, but still heaps of fun or Sweet, as they say around here. The first night on the tour we stayed with a Maori fam...

Rainy Auckland My four nights at the Beach House were amazing! Beautiful lagoon, lovely people and fun stuff to do. I went horseriding, kayaking, snorkelling (saw blue seastars) got a massage, warm shower and scones for afternoon tea. However, I was ready to go. My hair can't go any blonder, my skin won't get any darker and I really had enough of this kava stuff! Enough sun and beach for me. On the other hand the weather in Auckland is shocking after 12 nights ...