This country really has some scum bags in it. Fortunately there are still some people around who give a damn. If you know the man in the Photo on the right. Call the police and tell them of his whereabouts.

I was disgusted to see this story on the news. I honestly hope NZ will help catch this prick. I know the country is too P.C. to let the tourists have a “go” at him. But the idiot deserves everything he gets.

Two American tourists have been left high and dry after a New Zealand man they thought was their friend stole their car and left them stranded with nothing else but the clothes they were wearing. But believe it or not, the pair say the experience has introduced them to the best of Kiwi hospitality.

Read the Full Story at 3 News > National > Story > Robbed tourists’ view of NZ saved by Good Samaritan

Well, We are home again.. Yay.. It is good to be back home.

We had an awesome time in Auckland, but a week is more than enough time there. We went to Motat on Thursday and spent a bit of time looking around. It was interesting playing with the old phones and watching how the old telephone exchanges worked. 5 Minutes to just get connected to a number though would’ve annoyed the heck out of me.

Hoped on a tram to go see Motat 2, Was a little disappointed with the second bit of Motat. There were no Army stuff out, though we got to see some planes.

Friday we went and got some culture from the Museum, had lunch with Mum and did some other stuff, then got caught up in the shooting when the police closed off all the motorway on ramps. So driving back to the North Shore was a frustrating experience. What should’ve taken us less than 30 minutes took well over an hour and a half. Now I know why I don’t want to ever live in Auckland again.

Saturday and we’re off to Orewa beach, It was an awesome afternoon. Very hot though, even mum’s poor van started having some over heating issues, hopefully it’s nothing to serious.

The water was so lovely though. It was pretty busy and the the IRB crew looked like they went for a few joy rides to kill their boredom. I guess, at least they weren’t having to pull people to safety.

We left Auckland on Sunday doing a detour through Pirongia to see our Friends, Mari and Brendon. We had a lovely lunch and 4 hour break, which got us out of the heat of the day. It was 28 degrees when we arrived and it just got hotter. So being in a nice Air conditioned house was great.  So thank you Mari and Brendon for an excellent afternoon.

We stopped in Ohakune on the way home to fill up and have a drink. We were going to have KFC in Taihape for tea, but with everyone coming back from the A1GP in Taupo, it was really busy. We decided to carry on home and get KFC in Palmy.

Well, I guess it’s back to reality and time to start working again. We decided as we came from Auckland and today is their Anniversary day, we would take today as a holiday / recovery day.

Well, We are in Auckland for a week having a holiday. We are doing more touristy type things this time. We went up to North Head to have a look around. Got absolutely drenched thanks to typical Auckland weather. When it rains it really pours down.

Went to Kelly Tarltons underwater world, I was a little disappointed considering the cost to get in, but we had fun. Went on their Snow Cat and saw some gorgeous and very large penguins. We got to see some awesome sized stingrays up close.

It would’ve been nice if Kelly Tarltons had more info on what fish / crustaceans were in each tank but all in all, it was a great day.

We’re visiting Motat on Thursday and then the Museum on Friday. As of yet, I’m not sure what we are up to on Saturday, Might be a trip up to Orewa beach for the day to enjoy some sun, sand and surf.. (ok, so Orewa isn’t a surf beach. but not to worry).

Over the next few days, I think I need to start getting more button happy on the Camera.