And now for some profound Kiwi philosophy.

Trains aren’t a big feature of life in NZ,so we were lucky to see this coal train.

And another view in the Southern Alps.

The typical view of New Zealand.

Dutchies by the New Zealand band Shapeshifter.
Because of their weird accent down there I spent ages looking for a track called ” Duchess “. Silly me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvTBltjxptM

Poppies are my favourite flower.
These were growing in the garden of our motel in Christchurch.

I still can’t get the hang of posting more than one photo at a time.
Must try harder.