We knew it was going to be an interesting trip from the start....
our road trip to Nelson and Christchurch so Churchie can go back to consulting from home in his company embossed flannelette pyjamas.

Feeding the eels at Hokitika

Longest suspension bridge

Ruby discovering the joys of bedsprings

'Touch the Sea' aquarium at Nelson. It was awesome aside from the stealthy manouvers of the very large sting ray wanting a pat!
We got to poke a sand shark, starfish, paua, crabs, kinna, sting rays....

Giving one of Ruby's favourite things a pat on Rabbit Island, Nelson

Rabbit Island

Chasing the ducks and ducklings at Christchurch. Can't get the fairy wings off her.

Orana Park. Our very short child got to pat and feed a very tall giraffe.

Hanging out with the whanau.

Hitching a ride with Amber.


Ruby sized elephant

Amber finally finding the correct spot.

Our little Evil Kinevil.