New Zealand, stage two of our global travels. Saying our farewells to Fiji we flew to Christchurch on 17th February on an easy four hour flight. Landing at Christchurch was a relief . Firstly, the temperature was a pleasant 20 degrees; secondly, customs and immigration was quick, pleasant and efficient ( well obviously we didn’t declare the possum!); and thirdly, our bags arrived the same time and place as us. After picking up our hire car it was an easy two hour drive to Tony and Kerri’s near Geraldine (Tony is colleague of Dave’s from BTCV days). What a fantastic house, surrounded by farmland and with big garden. We were made to feel very welcome in their great house and huge garden and after a few beers, chatting about old times, we were able to unwind.
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