cranderson Happy New Year everyone!! About to put the last couple of days on - sorry had no wifi. Hope you all had a good Xmas break. Sorry to hear you and bev have been ill, fi - all better now? Did Bethan make it till midnight Jill? Just arrived back in the north island. Sat in hotel in auckland - flying back to KL tomorrow afternoon. Xxx

Fiona Happy new year to you both. All the best for 2013. What a location to see in the new year. It all sounds amazing. We are having a quiet night in as we are both poorly! Look forward to catching up when you get back. Love fiona and Bev x

Jill Hi. We are preparing for New Year's Eve when you are already in 2013! Hope you had a good night. We have had a lovely Christmas- all the family were at Mum and Dad's and Stephen announced his engagement. Great for the girls to see their Smither cousins. We are having a quiet night tonight. Mum and Dad are coming here. Bethan is determined to stay up until midnight but Carrie has already decided she'll just go to bed when she gets tired. Very sensible. We wish you both a wonderful 2013 and hope that you enjoy the remainder of your holiday. Love from The Welches. Xxx

Teana Hello boiling buddies The end of boxing day looms and back to the grind tomorrow. Though I'm thinking work may be a welcome break from the madness that is Christmas. I'm enjoying my new onesie (is that how it's spelt?) and yet another bowl of over rich food and repeats on TV. Enjoy and keep us updated. Lots of love Teana xx

Fiona Hi you two !! Jill sent me the link. Belated happy Christmas from me and Bev. Your trip looks and sounds amazing. Well jel !!! Just chilling here watching the royal family after a busy day entertaining. Look forward to reading more about your trip. How's the camper van? Love fi and Bev xxxx

cranderson Merry Christmas to you all. Lovely to hear from you all individually like that sounds like you had some great presents and have a lovely day planned. I have just woken up and it's now Boxing Day here, when uncle Eric wakes up we are going jet boating on the river shotover - bit nervous!! See you all soon - we need to see that tutu!! Lots of hugs xxx

Carrie I hope you had a nice Christmas In New Zealand . It is 7:30 here I have been awake since 3am . I am not tired at all! I got two pairs of shoes they were converse and pineapple . I got a massive tutu too. We are going to Nana house to spend Christmas . I can not wait to see you again . Lots of love Carrie XXX

Bethan Hello Aunty Claire and Uncle Eric, I hope you've had a lovely Christmas so far and enjoy the last four hours of it. It's 7:45 here and we've just opened most of our presents. We've all been very lucky! You should see Carrie's skirt! I hope you enjoy your remaining time in New-Zealend. Love Bethan X

Jill Merry Christmas to the Wanderers from the Welches. Your adventures sound amazing and we are loving the blog. Bethan and Carrie are tucked up in bed anticipating the arrival of Father Christmas. Carrie is quite jealous that he gets to you first. We hope that you have a wonderful day. Love and Christmas kisses to you both.xxx

Claire Lovely to hear from you!! Will post some more photos as soon as we get some more free wifi. Weather sounds a bit grim back home, but looks like we might get some rain tomorrow - how dare it! Eric says he is trying to catch you a hobbit but they are bit too quick for him - though that said, sounds like you are overrun with dwarves at the moment! Love to all xx

Teana Hello travellers. Well, what an exciting time you seem to be having. The views look amazing. I'm sure I could say the same of beautiful Lincolnshire....if I could see beyond the fog and rain! The usual rush before Christmas is upon us but we are holding it together so far. Recovering from a party weekends where Dwarfs where dancing UNDER the table! Keep us updated and can we have some more scenic photos please.