New Zealand has been whistlestop. Usually only one or two days anywhere. I have seen the major sites on the two islands and although bus is not the ideal way to travel, it works when you are on your own. I am now in Rotarua for some serious trout fishing. I am being guided bt Ross and Barry's friend Bill and that really is an experience. This computer does not take pics but i will upload some of Bill and the trout if I'm lucky enough to get any.

Next its Fiji. Palm trees and snorkelling. Should be fun.

I hear that things go from bad to worse at the other side if the world. It sounds tough and I commiserate. Here its a time warp. Half second world, part first and a small part third. No international news in the newspapers. And no international newspapers. So I'm blissfully unaware of wars, financial collapses and all the other things that affect people's lives.

Do send emails. I love to read them tho its not always possible to reply.


All my love to you. Keep well. And escape when you can.

xxx Hilary