Well - Flying out of queens was worse than in!! The 360 thing reversed was even scarier when flying out in gale force winds!! It was nice however to land in warmer climates, and after another 5 hours of coaches and coffees, I arrived in Whangarei, North island to go to a real life home for xmas!! My excitment was beyond belief to get to my best mates sisters house, see familiar faces, get my own room, a double bed AND A MASSIVE SHOWER! You forget these home comforts very quickly when in and out of hostels. Kath and Darren have recently moved into the most beautful place, a 5 bed chalet on 8 acres of paddocks with horses and the most amazing views! There are also the most beautiful two girls here waiting in the
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