Shed a tear

Wednesday 28th February

Happy 7th Birthday to my wonderful Neice Sophie, who is the grand age of 7 today. Whilst Sophie blows out her candles on her homemade chocolate cake I shed tears at the airport as I wave goodbye to my parents after 10 marvelous days of touring around with them. I can’t believe that 10 days ago I had only just met them at Wellington train station and now I was tearfully hugging them as they jumped on the plane from Christchurch airport bound for London Heathrow via souless L.A. I felt a little like L.A. – souless. I was nearly for following them but I can get through this, I knew it was going to be difficult, very dificult but I reminded myself that in a few days time I will be fine. We did however have a lovely last day in Christchurch, just meandering about the town, visting the arts centre and having a lovely meal at a typical english pub for less than £4 each. A write up in the “Rough Guide to New Zealand” was spot on “great food for the bargain hunter” including perfect Pavlova, a Kiwi speciality. Even the airport bus was a bargain at $5 each. We love bargains because we are still all tight fisted northerns at heart. Despite those tears at the airport I am very happy and I still love New Zealand. It’s always hard saying goodbye and we’ve had a fantastic time together – we’ve shared some amazing experiences including the amazing adventure of running out of petorl on my dad’s birthday. Its been just wonderful meeting my mum and dad in such an amazing country. I can’t thank them enough for coming out to see me, I Love them lots and wish them a safe journey home. I miss home. I do. My head hurts. It’s time to move on and see what my travel adventures hold in store for me next.