Hi peeps well left Nelson by tiny plane to Auckland hired a car and drove 2 hours to Tinopai to the "mad Macks"...and it was Tinopai is fab and they are the best hosts ever but little Arryanna is the icing on the cake ...sooooo cute....want one...??? ok enuff already.Thank u guys for ur hospitality we owe u big time...and serious about xmas !!! No fffffffishing tho hey !!! Been in Bay of Islands since then TRULY AMAZING just spent our last day on the mo...

Hey we're back to civilisation . When I spoke to you last we were on our way to Nelson..well due to the wonders of NZ technology that was a week ago I belive ..and this is the first chance we have had to get back on line..( nothing to do with the fact that we have just spent 4 very relaxing and romantic days in a lodge called Hopewell on the Pelorus Sound ) We had a couple of nic edays in Nelson back at The Green Monkey.This is the one where Jo makes a cake every...

Hi peeps The gang landed safely a bit achey and tired but had a great trip.We had a big slap up meal that night to celebrate and the following day went to Milford Sound on a cruise ...It was Awesome,Got to see 4 Fiordland crested penguins as a bonus.At this time of year their malting so they hide in the forest for about 3 weeks severely depressed cos they cant swim therefore they cant eat......a bit like Geoff would be I'm sure.The following day we moved back to...

Ok peeps...if there is any one out there ...just a quickie as they're back today and I gotta hide the wine bottles ...and the big Maori under my bed....lol only joking!!! Had a great time but really missed them....not the most sociable of hostels.Have been walking and walking and reading...in the sunshine !! Damn this internet !!! Its about to run out ..AGAIN ..so catch u all a bit later xx

Yeeha !!! home alone and already spending money....but kinda missing them all .Oh well off to the wine store in a minute that will make me feel better.Gonna be weird sleeping on my own No George with the giggles ..no Joanna with bottom wind and NO SNORING !!! No hugs either , the last hostel we stayed at in Queensland actually lent out teddys if you felt like you needed a hug....how cool is that !! God the times disappearing too fast.We,re here for 5 days and i'...