Lucinda Thanks Karen. I didn't think I'd have the courage either but when it comes to it, it wasn't that deep. I love aquariums so it was just kind of like being inside one. The water is so clear. I don't think I could dive where the water isn't clear - I wouldn't know what was coming at me! I hope Ruby is feeling better now. Sorry, I don't really read these comments often enough. I hope it's not too lonely with just Ruby for company there. Rob, I conquered some ears... :P and yes, Wanda is the huge fish, but she isn't quite that big, she is closer to the camera than me.

Karen Brown You are amazing Lucinda. I loved reading this account. I'm not sure I would have had the courage to dive on the reef as you did. Fabulous. And as for the hula hoop ward -- well, can't beat that either. Ruby had to be rushed to the after-hours vet last night after she got bitten in a cat fight. Nice. She has had the wound checked and cleaned and is home now on drugs and not really able to walk. She'll be right, but is grounded for the weekend. Tim leaves tomorrow for a month/ Love K

Rob Hey, great post. Sounds like this was a really good experience for you even if you wern't enjoying every minute of it. Its always good to conquer ears and try new things. Is wanda the huge fish in the photos?

Lucinda Sorry Rob - I think it was bad news for the kangaroo... I was in the back so didn't see too closely but apparently it was a mother with a joey, so the guys stopped and they would have phoned the injured wildlife line and they would come out and hopefully be able to rescue the joey as long as he/she didn't go too far.

Chas Hey,glad you are still having a great time! Enjoy Canberra,Brisbane and Sydney!

Rob Hey, thanks for posting such a big update, must have taken ages being that you are in competition with your phone the whole time. How was the Knagaroo after it got hit? I guess they wern't going too fast when they hit it? The kangaroo ghost town reminfs me of 'the birds'

Karen Brown Have a good day tomorrow!

Rob This sounds incredible, an amazing set of experiences. This is all still from the South Island right? Staying on the Aquapackers boat etc. comes accross really vividly too.

Simon You forgot to mention that we stopped at Punakaiki to see the pancake rocks en route from Greymouth to Nelson and you got eaten by sandflies!

Tone From that description, this Chungking Mansions sounds like one of the City Blocks in Judge Dredd... :s Hope it's not quite like that, lol.