We'll we've arrived on the last bit of our journey. It's been so much travel and so much to see that I feel a bit guilty not being able to portray it through decents postcards. But at least you know we arrived, had a nice dinner and will be going to the butterfly farm tomorrow after breakfast in the city. CAN'T WAIT to download the pictures of the Milford Sound!!!!!! Unbelievable! LW

Hi there! Just getting ready for the start of our first day here in New Zealand. We had a great afternoon yesterday. It started with a long chat over tea and biscuits (cookies to you Americans) with our hostess Chris and her friend who popped over for a spot. After that it was a short walk up the street to look at the local downtown area. Just a few blocks of stores...the signage all looks very 50's and 60s. Dairies are the local liquor stores although ...

Check out the place we are staying FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC! http://www.staffordvilla.co.nz/