Eight years ago today I sent the last in a series of diary emails home, missives which I've since been reposting on this blog. I hadn't intended for this to be the final one, but it took on a life of its own after it had been sent, so perhaps it w...

Part two of my New Zealand tales, back on schedule as this was originally sent eight years ago today. Some poetic meanderings about the brilliant wonderfulness of the flora, geology and water cycle are followed by a quick summary of Christmas when...