New Zealand: Now that's what you call a welcome!

Well, it is my brother - and the artwork is the talent of the younger members of the family, Abbie and Morghan. Thanks girls!

Not just that but we were given some lovely cookies and some warm clothes (!) for our journey around the fresher parts of the South Island.

Occasionally, we get to use our blog for a shameless plug - so this one's for the family. Any time you are in New Zealand you've got to come stay in this place: the Blenheim Palms Motel. Best hospitality, finest weather and wine in New Zealand. I'm sure you'll get a very small discount if you mention Famille Summerbelle ;-)