Hi everyone. Just thought id write a quick entry to say that all is well here. The weather has improved greatly which is good. We did at one point have warnings of earthquakes and Tsunamis heading our way from the Tonga disaster but they have now passed thankfully. Im having a lovely time here In Wellington. Im staying at Base which is right in the middle of the city. On my first day here i went on this bus tour which took me all around the city and coast w...

Hi Everyone I have just gotten back from Waiheke island where i spent the weekend. It was so brilliant! I took the ferry across on saturday morning. When i got there i decided to do a bus tour so i could see what the island had to offer. It was absolutley lovely. The island is stunning and we stopped along the way to take loads of pictures and visit the beach for what was one of the nicest hokey pokey ice creams ever!!! I met a few peeps there and in the eveni...

Hi Everyone. I have just arrived back from my trip around the Bay of Islands. I had the most awesome time staying at a place called the Pipi patch in Paihia. Paihia is a beautiful seaside town with loads of lovely Bars and restaurants and plenty of activities on during the day. On my first day there i visited some hot springs and took a mud bath which was a unique experience but great fun. Yesterday i went on a dolphin cruise around all of the islands and not onl...

Hi everyone I know it wasn't long since i last wrote but i thought id just check in to update. Im staying on the Sanctuary floor at Base Backpackers in Auckland at the moment. Its a strictly girls only luxury floor and its lovely. When i checked in i was given towels and shampoo and conditioner and i have fluffy pillows and a duvet on my bed!!! I asssure you that for a hostel this is very very good! On the first floor there is a cafe, Bar, Nightclub and int...

Hi guys. Hope everyone is well. Im back in Auckland now Staying with Tim, Jo and Ben once more. We travelled back from Havelock yesterday and it took about seven hours but it was really nice seeing all the beautiful scenery en route. I spent the weekend with Des and a bunch of the Brazillian guys from the accomodation. We went out dancing on thursday night which was great fun but we mostly just chilled out watching movies for the rest of the weekend. One of...