So today is the first day of our three week expedition to explore the South Island - and it is pouring with rain! Yesterday (Thursday) we left Auckland, returned our rental car, and flew down to Christchurch. The last day or so have been very humid in Auckland, and it was good to arrive to find slightly fresher conditions. Adam weed all over me on the plane, but fortunately all the poo had arrived earlier in the day.
We picked up our camper van, which is quite a large vehicle and so is interesting to drive. We made it to our first stopping point in Christchurch without incident, and we are gradually finding somewhere for all our stuff to go. The children slept (kind of) in the large space over the cab, which was very exciting and rather noisy. Hopefully they will be tireder tonight.
Today we are off to see the Antarctic centre in Christchurch, where there are penguins. Then we are off to find a campground away from the city, hopefully with some better weather.
Over and out.
Richard
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Hi Peter
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a great time now, I liked reading your blog, It's brilliant. I have just been to scotland and have climbed 11 mountains and have achieved just past 50 munros. It has been very nice having some hot weather in England too. I have been having some drum lessons.
lots of love
Ben Fleetwood
Great to hear all the news Peter!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you're having some wonderful adventures and enjoying NZ! All is well back in England; we've had two amazing weeks of snow and everyone has been sledging and making snowmen...a few people have even been ski-ing on Jacob's Ladder!
Enjoy the penguins!
Simon
To Peter,
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a lovely time! I wish I could come with you. I bet your school in N.Z. is a lot better and shorter than mine! I would of loved to see the volcanoes erupting, I bet it was totally wicked!I have never been on a
Aeroplane.Have a nice time!
Jamie
Hello Peter,
ReplyDeleteHow far from the volcano are you staying and is it an active volcano?
What is your house like and how big is your swimming pool?
What is your chicken club like and what do you do in it?
How hot is it in NZ? It has warmed up here and the snow has gone.
From Thomas Clarke (aged 6), Westbourne Beavers.
Hi Peter!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having one of the best times of your life!What is your favourite part of N.Z? How big are the volcanos? Do you like the chiken club? Do you like your bungalow and how big is your swimming pool? I miss you loads at beavers.
In England lots of snow-drops and crocuses have appeared.How old is your bungalow?I bet it is very old.p.s I like your pictures!
From Jamie
To Pete,
ReplyDeleteIt was snowing lots in Sheffield. I missed one day of school because of the snow. Now it has cleared up and it looks like spring is on the way. What is the temperature in NZ? We miss you at Beavers. Is there Beavers in NZ? we are trying to get the friendship challenge badge. from Leo