Arrived Friday morning after narrowly avoiding $200 customs fine from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry for having dirty shoes. They cleaned 'em for me, so all sorted. NZ is even greener than UK. Although it's like being thrust back into the 70's - plenty of clapped-out cars, old fashioned shops, and local dress sense that's about on a par with my own. Love it !! Ange took me up Cargill mountain which gives great views down over the dunedin peninsula, and surrounding ocean. Photos to follow - when i get a camera. The local surf break looks good. Beautiful green water - only summer suit required now, although most breaks have shark warnings. I guess the seal pups provide good breeding ground for Great Whites. Still, my bulbous little hobbit body, wrapped in a jet
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