Off to Aussie-land: )

So David HAS in fact mastered New Zeal-ish (it's a fun little accent he'll have to demo for you on our return) and driving on the opposite side of the road. He has recently been quoted as saying "it feels more natural somehow..." Heehee. He's cute : ) We drove from Auckland at the top of the north island to Raglan where our friend Greg, the pilot lives. From there went to Rotorua... undoubtedly the smelliest part of all of New Zealand. Rotorua is known for its hot springs, which have a very distinct sulfur smell. Nothing like smelling giant rotten eggs....everywhere. We also saw some very stinky mud pools around the same area and then proceeded to drive to Wellington at the far south end of the North island. Welly is the capital and was a cool, hip blustery town. We nearly froze our bums off. We are now back in Auckland,where the air is about 10 degrees warmer awaiting our flight to Australia. Sorry... still no pictures... I'll get them out there eventually. New Zealand has been beautiful. Full of rolling hills and sweet lamb-ee pies. Can't wait to come back and see it again when we have warmer clothes. Oh... I nearly forgot! Today is national jandal day(sandals to us non Kiwis), since 95% of Kiwis live near the ocean...My toes are celebrating with the rest of the country today. More to post soon mates!