The view out the window from my temporary office in Kingsland. Salubrious!

Just missed the ferry to the mainland and have to wait an hour for the next. I am working at Karen’s today as we have no phone or net on Waiheke (we will on Thurs) Anyway it’s a lovely view!

We have come to a complete stop on the motorway. And this is at 2pm - what’s it like at 6?

Driving along the Desert Road - it’s spectacular! Tried to get a good shot of Mt Doom for you Ant but this was the best.

Archie at the Rutland Arms Hotel - a Wanganui institution!

Hanging in the food court waiting to go. Total luggage was 65 kg so had to pay $50 but we can live with that! See you on the other side…

Beautiful weather up here. Sitting on the balcony breathing the country air, which has given me severe allergies! Arch loves the chickens.

..are so boring. Ned and Jan are having a grand time but I am about to pass out. Me & Jessica Simpson have something in common! How much longer?!? Din has confessed she hates it too!

Funky!!

It’s a wet afternoon but we are having a great time - went crazy with show bags!