in end didn't take annabel out as we all fell asleep. seems the way our jetlag is going. we all wake up at about 5am and by 8 we all sort of deflate and colaspe into bed. anyhooo, tis morning we went down a cave full of gloworms in uber wetsuits (fun task just getting teh things on!) sitting in rubber rings. our guide forgot his and had to hang on to ours. fun floating down an underground stream with only the gloworms to light your way. gloworms are amazing, ...

hi! me again.well, i think i'll jump straight in...today, (major excitment here) we went to HOBBITON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! went on bus tour tho we were the only ones on the bus. was far too fun and interesting showing what geeks we really are. we even danced under the party tree! he he he. there was a tv in the bus and we watched the 1st film afterwards on the way to this bird place where they had some kiwi's. kiwi's are medium sised fairly pointle...

woo! I'm here!!i left the house at 7:45 (only 15 minutes late) with a rather full bag, and lovely warm thick socks on. got to airport and met up with fellow travelers emma bruce-jones and annabel barnard. they too with big bags and thick socks.got through check in and managed to procure a penut butter abnd jam bagel from a bagel bar type thingy.not much happened after that.we sat and stared and stared and sat, as i have a vague incling that someone somewhen o...

well hello there! obviously I'm not actually in Aukland, but they wouldn't let me put aything else. I set off tomorrow and have spent the day doing a very good inpression of a headless chicken as i rush about trying to get everything sorted. my bag is almost packed, but i fear i may have to loose the bunny rabbit slippers........ I'm leaving early next morning with the hope of actually making my flight and not having to loose all my handluggage. well an...