Rotorua And Boi, New Zealand

Jan 14, 2011

After filling ourselves with a full english breakfast we hit the road again and made our way towards Rotorua. The drive was set to take us about 6 hours and on the way we drove through some amazing scenery. We drove past a volcano with snow peaks which was amazing to see in the glorious heat. We stopped off in Taupo and had a swim in the lake. It was so hot in the camper even with the air con on full, so when we drove around the lake we deci...

Wellington, New Zealand

Jan 8, 2011

We boarded the ferry from Picton and sat back to enjoy the ride to Wellington. We were a little worried about the ride, due to the amount of rainfall, however Im happy to report the journey was smooth!! After we had left Picton, our names were announced over the sound system on the ferry! We had been asked to see the captain! Marks uncle knew the captain of the ship and we were allowed to visit the captains bridge. We actually ended up staying...

Nelson, New Zealand

Jan 6, 2011

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone! So Christmas... Me and Mark spent christmas morning at our appartment seen as though its the first christmas we`ve had our own place! I actually woke up at 6.30am because I love christmas and was very excited to open my present under the tree! I stuck to tradition and followed the rules like mum and dad use...nobody was allowed downstairs until everyone was up and dressed (and used the toilet in...

Kaikoura, New Zealand

Oct 26, 2010

Hello everyone! Time to update the blog. So I`ve just celebrated my 24th birthday. I was actually working at my new job on the big day at a self defence training course at the youth correctional facility, I`ve been offered a casual working contract with them as a residential youth worker. Comcare, my current employers are ok with that so all is fantastic. Mark was very romantic and cooked a meal for us to share on the night on my birthday and...

Christchurch, New Zealand

Aug 5, 2010

Hello everyone! We`ve finally managed to update our blog! Sorry for the very long delay in updates! Thank you eveyone for keeping in touch its been a trying last few weeks trying toset up home here in Christchurch, but its totally worth it. We really love reading our messages on here so keep them coming! Missing you all!! So we have arrived in New Zealand and after a whirlwind introduction to Marks family in Timaru we headed to our new home ...