Seven nutcases in New Zealand. A little travel story.

And they're on the road! First stop for brekkie on the way from Christchurch to Wanaka. All seems to be just wonderful. However, we have already had one girl kicked off the plane (as she was on standby) and catching up with us later, one suitcase left behind by the airline, traces of cocaine found on one girl's handbag (although she has never tried it in her life) and the dramas are not quite over yet.

Next up: Matty cops a speeding fine. We're thinking that's about enough now. And thank God it is. The rest of the holiday is all sweet songs, choclate cakes and fluffy kittens.

And the trip continues... G Lama and Teeny Weeny share a moment.


Our new home for the next week! Stunning, with spa, sauna, fireplace... of course, only the best will do for us.

Our little G Lama is enjoying a port while she tells a story involving two little girls, overdrive and some kind of disease... I think. Fascinating.

Vegging out after a day of snowboarding... good times.

Snowboarding! I didn't realise how much I missed it... We were on the slopes every day from 9am to 4pm without fail. Oh bliss. No broken bones or bad injuries, thank God. But I did bring home a few good bruises.

Beautiful New Zealand.


It's a bit like Switzerland, only different.



My birthday dinner, lovingly cooked by my wonderful holiday crew.

The girls are getting ready for a night on the town.

Take us to where the party is rockin' Mr Taxi Driver!

It's my birthday and we'll dance til the morning comes yeah...


Snowboarding was quite painful the day after my birthday... but that didn't deter us from going out again a couple of days later to bust some more moves on the dance floor.

Group photo with hats.

Time to go home. Another road trip back to Christchurch. I can't believe the holiday is over already.

No, I'm not pregnant, I just ate well this week, ok?

Handing in the car. The holiday is over. But the next one is planned already. We're thinking Canada or Switzerland.