Another fun packed day! We went to Zealandia this morning - a fenced off valley where all the non indigenous species have been removed to allow NZs birds and plants to flourish. A fascinating and beautiful place. Then we took a Wellington icon, the cable car, down into the city which was fun. Then after a couple of hours on the beach we returned home and went for a walk in the bush with Jay, Graeme and Monty. Early to bed as we have a 6.45 flight to catch in t...

What a lovely day! Started well with the wonders of technology and Face Time calls home (where it was last night! How confusing) Then as Jay & Graeme had very kindly provided us with use of their car and sat nav (with the home address programmed in!!!) we boldly set out to explore. We made it safely to the harbour area, parked up and enjoyed a morning strolling along the waters edge, paddling in the sea, playing in the sand, playing at the playgrounds, hiri...

What view to wake up to! Clear blue skys, 22 degrees, and after a lovely breakfast and a much needed shower we are off out exploring!!

What a day! We left the hotel at 4.30 pm Hong Kong time and caught the 19.50 flight to Melbourne. We were upgraded to premium economy (more keg room, free chocolate - its the future!!) We watched films and caught a bit of sleep (me virtually none, Adam a couple of hours, Hazel 4ish hours) and arrived at Melbourne at 7.50am their time dazed and confused. After a bucket of black coffee (me) and some chicken nuggets (kids!) we found our departure gate and settled d...

Hong Kong in the sunshine! It's a warm sunny day, so we have checked out of the hotel, braved the metro again and come to Kowloon Park, which is beautiful, interesting and free!!!!