John All good things have to come to an end loves but what memories, they will go on and on xx

Di Mansfield Well you two really do know how to make the most of your trip. Half term for us and you are making us feel very lazy sitting on the sofa watching Homes under the Hammer! Read the boys your blog and we may have a walk round punch to blow away the cobwebs. It all sounds amazing and am sure Alice and Rose would be very proud you thought of them on your NZ adventure. LOL D, J & C xxx

Laura Just caught up with your blogging over breakfast...it all sounds wonderful Chez hope your having a great time, although I'm sure that goes without saying. Poor Ian and his ankle hope he gets better soon, you sound as though your having your own misfortunes too with your under garments and an Argentinian!!! Please be careful ;-) speak soon xxxx

Di Mansfield Your trip is certainly eventful to say the least. We are enjoying catching up with your antics. :o) Was it the Griswaulds in National Lampoons Holiday who always had lots happening in their hols. D, J & C xxx

Lynn Burton Loving your blog. Just catching up and read 4 at once! Very articulate writer Cheryl - I take it most of your ramblings are written before the consumption of some of the finest New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc! haha. Keep enjoying!

Kiri Ha ha ha dad lost his hat! I can imagine that little episode without the aid of a picture. Nice outfit construction in the photos x

John I for one cant wait to see your slideshow Chez it sounds as if you are having a fantastic time xxx

PJH Just catching up. Love Ian's Musical shirt!!!

PJH Remember the smell!!

PJH Good idea re the FUEL!!! I know from W.A. it can be miles to next fill!!

kiri Argh the famous chin stroke you know you're in trouble when you witness it, teamed with whistling it often signals the apocalypse x

Lynn Burton Peter said you were lucky! In Oz they would have confiscated the boots and you would have to pay to have them cleaned and return to pick them up later! 24 hours on a plane sounds horrendous - glad you got through it and are now enjoying yourselves x

Di Mansfield Apparently there are quite a few people from 'Ashbourne' out there. Paul Kellow is and I think Lenny as well. You're certainly right about not being able to go anywhere without seeing someone you know. Continue to enjoy. Di x

Kiri I thought the picture was Susan Kennedy at first, you look like her too! Sounds like you're having a great time shame about the result, did you see the man blowing his conch shell? :-)