Exploring the south

Spent a few days in Wellington, the captial city, which had a really good vibe to it, lots of little cafes (finally decent coffee!) museums and art gallerys, though they don't call it windy welly for nothing! After exploring the city we hopped over to the south island and stayed in picton, where we found our favourite hostel, this may be due to the free homemade apple crumble every day! Winner!

Then travelled to Kaikora. Kairkora is a little costal town with the sea on one side and snow capped mountains surrounding it, very scenic. Everyone we have met likes the south island better and its not hard to see why! Once again attempted a bike ride (will we never learn!) but this time we were smart enough to bike to the local vineyard, for a wine tour and tastings!

From there we travelled to christchurch, which is just another big city. However here we did go to our first ever rugby game! Was a semi final match so good turn out and the home team destroyed the opposition so everyone was in good spirits! Have to admit to really enjoying the rugby, its brutal but good fun! Gonna find a bar to watch the finals this weekend, Go Crusaders!

Nat is still on her porridge and soup diet, and has taken to dreaming about burgers! a few more days and she should be back to her solid food eating self!