SUPER COOL!

It seems so long ago now, but when we first ventured south to Christchurch in October 2006, French Florian looked after us. Through him we also met Scottish Euan (although there are mutual friend connections a go-go). (H: er.....I can't think of a caption for this photo, it's just too scary).

The pair are both at the University of Canterbury and they also share a passion for the outdoors. Florian was recently telling me about his 2km swim and how he'd almost killed his dad while on a 'leisurely' bike ride. They don't know their own fitness.

The pair of them came up in November and stayed with us to celebrate my birthday. It might be the last time we see Flo. He is leaving for Europe, and a possible teacher-training course.

We took a short walk up the hills above Paraparaumu and then on the beach. (Although you can't see any cars on the beach, there were loads around!)



H: I am NOT loving this picture!! Holding a Paua shell, of which there are loads here and they make pwetty jewellry from them, and eat the insides - Paua mince. I guess that's the NZ version of haggis...?