Hamish departs and Janine arrives

Hamish had a busy first week but I think his highlight was Hobbiton, so he is now off to visit all the other Lord of the Rings and Hobbit scenery he can.

He started up in Rotorua then travelling by bus through the North Island and South to Queenstown. Good Luck.

Then a friend of Shona's from 30 years ago arrived from Brisbane - Janine, who we haven't seen for 15 years!
So a lot to catch up on over a few glasses of wine and many cups of tea!!

We had a lovely weekend in Taupo and found a superb hot spring to relax in - what a treat.

Janine and Shona also had a great spa and girlie pampering day, starting with a beautiful facial, shopping, lunch, hot pools swim, massage all finished off with a lovely meal on the balcony of the Harbourside Restaurant (Malcolm was invited for the meal!!)

 

Then all too soon it was back up to Auckland for Janine to catch her flight on Wednesday- we certainly won't leave it as long next time!!

 

Malcolm had fun as well on Wednesday, seeing Eddie Issard in Hamilton! He apparently compared the Welsh accent to the Indian accent - one speeded up one slowed down!! Malcolm said he cried laughing!