Here in NZ

Yep, I’m finally underway, here in Christchurch at the moment. Beautiful weather so far, it’s colder than Brisbane (usually around 10 degrees, but it’s quite pleasant really. I tend to overdress actually and keep shedding layers. Haven’t been up to much yet – got in about 2 yesterday afternoon, by the time I got to the city and checked in it was almost dark here so I had a combined lunch/dinner (which would be what – linner? Dinch? Or I suppose here it would be lunner or dunch). Was pretty exhausted after lots of late nights so ended up crashing pretty early. Saw the art gallery and wandered in circles looking for some of the last minute things I didn’t remember or think to buy before I left.

Had a fantastic view of the mountains on the flight over so really looking forward to the train trip across the Alps on Monday.



Hostel’s in a good spot – my room directly overlooks the cathedral. Bit noisy outside tonight – the rugby’s on and apparently Kiwis are pretty keen on rugby, although you’d never guess. I’m making sure I wear my black jacket when I go out so they’ll think I’m on their side - there’s plenty of Aussies around in the Wallabies colours but they seem to move in packs for protection.

That's all the news for now, will write again once I get to Greymouth.