On my way to the South Island I stopped in Wellington to catch up with old friends and collect my stuff I left there back in July. Had a really good time, I stayed with Laurel in her nice new (to me) flat and I caught up with my old housemates and my old workmates.

I flew from Wellington to Christchurch which was a really short flight but fantastic to fly over Wellington on such a lovely day.

When I arrived in Christchurch I had lots of people to see. I met up with my friends Emma and Lee and went out for drinks with them and some friends. I also called Kylie, who I met in Africa, and she came into the city for lunch the next day. I was very confused about my days and waited at a bus stop for half an hour thinking it was Saturday, when it was actually Sunday and the buses didn't start for another hour!! I also managed to catch up with our family friends Peter and Tjasa who took me out for coffee and then out of town for a bit.

I had to leave CHristchurch at 7.45am and I had to stagger down the road with all the shit I have collected!! It took me a while, but I made it in time for the bus to Oamaru, where I am now.