Hi Gemma

KT has taken the words right out of my mouth. .WOW. The photos are fantastic the ones from the heli came out well. your costume looks fantastic no wonder you came 2nd you shud have won. you look really well especially after your ordeal falling over.

Have a wonderful time and take care please. I will give your love to grandpa when we see him on sunday.perhaps we can print some pics and put it on your lap top for him to see.

Talk to you soon plse!!!

Loads of love mum

WOW WOW WOW!

THAT IS ONE INCREDIBLE TRIP YOU'RE ON! Those pics are so beautiful - and you're looking very well on this travelling business! You've given me the bug and we are very envious of your trip!

Carry on having a ball - you deserve it!

K xox

Yo G,

How was your fancy dress party? Did you win any prizes for the genius costume? I hope you are having a good time - we've not had any updates in a while. It'd be great if you had the chance to call and say hello, we are off from work and in Manly friday and monday because of easter. So call anytime... oh only we will be in the hunter valley on saturday - but apart from that!

Hope to hear from you soon. Take care and I hope you are getting some use out of those walking boots!

K xox

Hey Gem your travels are sounding a hell of a lot better than life here in Wales so i'm getting the next flight out...i wish. Have fun

Hi Gemma

I guess David is winding you up!! Hows it going hope everything is ok. You didnt say what the weather was like or who you are travelling with . Dad was worried about Davids message, how long are you staying in Nelson, and whats it like.

Love Mum

Hi G

I tried to warn you that this travelling malarky is not very good .

Just wanted to make sure you know your visa has been approved, you should have got an email, so you can come back now.

Hi gemma,

Good to hear from you. I am pleased your trip went ok, i guess you werent sea sick at all . the hostel in nelson sounds good. are you moving on with the same people that you went whale watching with. im glad that the weather has picked up. Its a bit cloudy here today, but not too bad.

spoke to Lee about what you should do but he said that he didnt do much coz he didnt have much money as he was travelling for a year. perhaps he will talk to you himself. Take care and look forward to hearing about Nelson.

Lots of love mum

Hi

Sounds like your having a great time. i'm very jealous about the whale watching, try and get some pics for me.

Oh and dont forget....don't go out in that fine rain...it soaks you right through...

Dad

Hi Gemma,

So pleased your enjoying your trip. As you have guessed from the phone call in early hours I am really jet lagged. You could always get a travel sickness tablet if your worried about sea sickness. Thanks for thinking of me and posting the material. Have a good time tomorrow, and dont forget your camera . Oh and Bens fine !!!

Lots of love mum

Hey G,

Great Blog! Have you taken many pics yet?

it'd be good to see where you're staying and everything else...

We went to the blue mountains today and on our tour was a 19yr old Dutch girl who had just come form doing the Kiwi experience for 4 weeks on her own and she had an amazing time - she just raved about it the whole trip!

Hope you've found some veggies and fruit - and remember there is no ozone over NZ so burning time will be pretty short - remember your cream! You don;t want wrinkles or skin cancer alright?!?!?!

Take care - it was great to talk to you last night.

KT x

Oh alright G! I can't believe you're in NZ! It's so quiet here without you... It's so great to hear you're having fun - and you're ALIVE! Stay in touch chick. KT x

Yep, not a lot to do in christchurch. Some good bars down by the river, a big cinema and a few shops and thats about it.

When do you leave onthe bus and which hostel are you in.