The view at Marakopa beach with a very photogenic and obliging seagull.

Black sand angel at Marakopa beach.  Very messy and not very angelic but lots of fun!!

It's the Tardis!!  Ok if you got that joke you're a nerd like me.  Seriously we found this phone box in the middle of nowhere and it's disconnected, it was random.  It did make for some fun pictures though.   And for you who got the Doctor Who joke I did keep a wary eye out for the Doctor but he didn't make an appearance, too bad.

Tramping through the forest, gorgeous.

Caving near Waitomo!!  Lots of fun but watch out for the wetas.....yuck!!!!

Well, here I am in New Zealand.  I arrived 10 April 2008 and have based myself here in Hamilton.  So far I have been exploring the region surrounding Hamilton by taking lots of day trips in the 1991 Toyota Camry I bought.  I am loving my time and having a blast discovering the beauty of New Zealand.  This first picture is iconic NZ, with the sheep and the breathtaking terrain.  Whether driving or hiking there is always an amazing sight around the next bend and I am having the time of my life attempting to capture them in photos.