14/10/11 Interesting news items during our trip down to Napier included;- A farmer who found a 'geep' in his flock, or it could be a 'shoat'. Either way, 'ewe' can no doubt assume that there was a night of passion between a randy old goat and a sheep, or vice-versa. You have to feel for poor old Coronation Street fan Mabel Randell, 80, who is distraught following the re-scheduling of her beloved programme to make way for Celebrity Chef. It will leave a 'hole i...

13/10/11 Rotorua Ian was 'faffing' about this morning with his camper van duties. So much so, that I was becoming impatient and desperate to get out and see Rotorua. The fact that the emptying of the chemical loo took precedence over me was, quite frankly, upsetting to say the least and I let him know in no uncertain terms. Sulking over and housekeeping complete, we jumped on the bikes and cycled down to the lake, then through the sulphur park and on to Rotoru...

12/10/11 Kerikeri campsite Bay of Islands I noticed this morning, in the campsite shower, that the varnish on my toes needed retouching. I made a mental note to address this at the earliest possible opportunity. I hoped that I could retrieve the nail varnish from it's hidden depths within the camper-van, that's if I could remember where I'd put it. You see, with space at such a premium there's a place for everything and everything must be in it's place. It has ...

Sunday 10/10/11 After a huge breakfast come lunch at Crave, a laid back, quirky coffee bar with amazing food, great staff and the Beatle's white album playing in the background, we headed back into town and the fan zone, once more. The streets were awash with black today and like us, many different nationalities were purchasing AB shirts and adopting honorary AB fan status. Interestingly, according to The New Zealand Herald, spending has risen during the RWC q...

It's all about the Rugby! Apparently, I look like Judy Bailey! (See picture) She's a NZ newsreader and 'Mother of the Nation'. Well, at least she was, she's 'long gone now', or so said the guy who commented on the similarity. Kiwi's are extremely friendly and welcoming. Stop and consult your map and they will suddenly appear from nowhere, offer help and tell you that you remind them of someone. They are, in short, perfect hosts for the RWC2011 and Auckland is...