New Plymouth

Big drive down took about 5 hours. It was good to see Brendon and Clair (who is now 6 month pregnant) They looked after both of us really well. Ate Paua for the first time which is a NZ delicacy, I thought it looked like mushed up slug but it tasted pretty good!! We went up to Brendons farm to help get the horse shoed (well we stood and watched) We went out on his quad bikes for a tour of the farm which was unreal!!! We were out for about 3 hours with Danni screeming in my ear to slow down, great fun.

We visited his Mum and Dads house which was up on a hill over looking the harbor, his Mum made great roast lamb which was the best. Drank far too much red wine watching to the sun coming down.

We met up with Maf for lunch, he was on good form. Both me and Danni should have played touch with him but got dropped before the game as it was an important match!!!!!

We brought a car!!! A Subaru Legacy Station Wagon or other wise known as a Estate car in a lovley Bronze colour. Danni named it 'Bear' after 'poo bear' as she said it looked like the colour of poo!!! How nice...

Next stop Christchurch...