We Made It

Everyone can now stop laughing, as we finally got here today. And what a beautiful day to be welcomed to NZ with. Nice clear sky, calm and a ma of about 20.

Arrived in Auckland at 10:30 last night and was through customs and into the rental car by 11:15, which we thought was good timing. Stayed at the Novotel next to the Ellerslie Race Course, which was packed. Auckland Cup all this week, which is why it was difficult to get accom in Auckland.

The drive was non eventful and arrived in Taupo at 11:30. Did make one stop which was at the 'corrigated iron' town (Tirau) where they have a lot of corrigated iron things to look at, even a corrigated iron Jesus:

NZ looks a lot 'greener' this year and is a little different scenery wise than the drive from Moranbah to Mackay. And there is nothing like a good 'hedge' for privacy round these parts to.

Once arrived got the bikes together and got out for a ride to make sure everything was working fine. There was a fair amount of breeze once we got out, but still a nice day for it. 2 more days to race day, so basically just taking it easy, registering and making sure we have everything.

Oh nearly, forgot, but a couple of pics of the place we are staying in