It was really funny (but I was in awe that he could do it) to watch Doug drive on the other side of the road, which he has never done. I kept reminding him to stay on the left and screamed a few times to move over to the center more. We took a very ambitious 3-4 hour journey yesterday over wandering and narrow country roads. I had to replenish my honey stock Since after buying some manuka honey in Tasmania, we found out that it couldn't be brought back through New Zealand. I used 1jar, gave 1 jar to Betty and another to our stewardess. We passed a huge honey farm and store. With about 30 varieties of honey, with both liquid and creamed versions. They also had infusions with apple, strawberry, Ginger, etc. Additionally, they sold medicinal versions of manuka honey and all sets of honey cosmece uticals.

I will always think of sheep when I think of NZ, but we passed more cows than sheep during our travels north. We've learned that, while the kiwi bird is the national bird, few have seen a kiwi out of captivity. We saw one the other day (in captivity) and we were all struck by how large it was...about goose size, maybe a tad larger. Its feathers look like hair and it has a long beak and is nocturnal. That is why most folks say I have heard kiwis at night but have never seen one! Off for an exciting day. We love this B&B. Our hosts make it wonderful.