New Zealand Day 1

So it's been a rather mad day!  We had time to kill on the beach yesterday while we waited for our evening flight, so me and Adrian sat and watched the kids play on the sand and in the sea.  We met a lovely Australian couple called Beverly and Kevin (Bev and Kev!), and talked to them for about an hour and a half.  Then quick change back to the hotel and jump in the taxi.

At the airport I must have looked really suspicious - 'randomly selected' for testing for signs of explosives....then 'randomly selected' 10 minutes later for a physical search.  Luckily no bombs on me today :-)

Flight slightly delayed so by the time we landed, grabbed a taxi and found the motel - 1.30 in the morning - and very very cold (about minus 1 degree - and coming from Brunei - that's really cold!).

Up again and off to get the van - which is really comfortable with all mod cons :-)  We haven't done much today other than get ourselves organised, get some lunch, sort out an emergency phone and I bought a hat as my ears were cold!

The campsite itself is good as there is a playground, indoor pool, internet, washing facilities etc.  Here's a few pictures of what we have been up to...

Our home for the next three weeks

Good playground at the campsite

Surprise surprise - Alex is reading

Wot no bed?