The Chancellor - Wellington

... who looked
pensive and thoughtful. That is, until I attempted to hang the washing out & his true character came out! I was - how shall I say....somewhat surprised by his reaction & disappeared
timidly/quickly back into the house, leaving all the washing until Leszek came back (what a wimp!) I later learned Keider likes it as a game & barks etc thinking it's fun & exciting.... Leszek now thinks I'm a wimp; but I saw his reaction to a big spider today, so ...

We have had two guinea pigs now for a couple of months so I thought it must be time to post some pictures of them. According to the person who gave us them, they were born on 26th April, making them three months old now (Millie likes to know these things). Their names are Lillibet and Hider, though Dylan originally called his Smashabomb.

They are starting ...

The next day we woke up early and drove towards Wellington. On the way we saw Lake Taupo and Huka Falls which was nice on this cloudy day as well as one of the most spectacular items of scenery I've seen so far - Mount Ruapehu. To set the scene, we drove on the desert road which is a long, flat stretch of road. In the distance stood the sheer majesty of Mount Ruapehu, a mountain covered with snow that stood there pompous and ...

... of the weather and the fact that we were there in autumn. So we went back down again and headed for Te Papa. Te Papa comes highly recommended by just about anything and anyone talking about tourist-activities in Wellington. The list of suggested activities hanging on the wall at our hostel in Wellington even listed it twice because "It really is THAT good". And after having been there we have to agree :) (Well, not really about the 'going there twice'-bit, but it should definitely be ...

... the whole journey across the pass. which was on a gravel road built into the side of the mountain with perpendicular drops on the sides, he never had two hands on the wheel as he was scratching his bloody legs all the time! Anyway, we obviously made it and boarded the boat, which took about 70 people with just 7 staff. Our cabin was fine with a double bed and nice little bathroom and after4 a cup of tea and a muffin we ...

... 30pm Geoff wasn't there so we got on board and started to put the stuff we bought into the fridge etc, while Kelly went to fetch some ice from the shop nearby. She also got me some sea legs, just in case as I was ill once on a rough ferry crossing so didn't want to take any chances. Once Geoff arrived we set off to Marlborough Sounds where we were going to be mooring up for the night. The water was a bit choppy on the way ...

... me and do almost everything that I have found out about...and I'm really glad that I don't have to do it all solo!! She lives in Stratford-upon-Avon and is called Katherine!! What a lucky day for the both of us! Its $2 per 30mins on the net so will write about my stay in Picton another night! We're booked on a boat tour tomorrow, very excited, around the Queen Charlotte Sounds!! WOW!! Will repot back soon...hope everyone is doing well!!! Love n miss u all tons xxxxxx love Jen xxxxxx

... von ueber 30 Minuten. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominionpost/482 5792a23918.html Zum Glueck war ich schon im Office und nicht im Lift:-) Noch ein Nachtrag zum Medical Exam. Wenn man den bestehen will, sollte man kein Uebergewicht haben. Das wird nicht gerne gesehen. Und in dieser Hinsicht ist Neuseeland das Gegenteil von den USA, man sieht praktisch keine dicke Personen (abgesehen von Touristen:-). Neuseelaender sind auch ziemlich sportlich ...