GeneralThursday, January 1st, 2009, (10:00 am)
I was among the first people in the world to welcome the new year here in Napier, New Zealand’s wine country, thirteen hours ahead of the UK. It seems quite strange to be enjoying the hot summer sunshine while getting ready to see in the new year, but I could get used to this.
(Click the picture above to see a larger version.)
May you all enjoy a quite brilliant 2009!
Wrote the following comment on Jan 1, 2009 at 3:48 pm
That looks almost as stunning as Birmingham in January :-)
Wrote the following comment on Jan 1, 2009 at 4:41 pm
wow. I wanna be on a beach right now. I hate cold weather. I’m jealous as usual.
Wrote the following comment on Jan 1, 2009 at 11:11 pm
I lost my bra last night…at the bar?…my friends car……? Got a f-ing hang over! LOL But it sure was fun!!
Wrote the following comment on Jan 1, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Happy New Year Simon.
Wrote the following comment on Jan 2, 2009 at 2:25 am
I dare not ask how you ended up losing your bra in a bar Missy!
Wrote the following comment on Jan 2, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Just a quick note to say how much we’ve enjoyed your company this last week and the opportunity to show you this country we love and now call home.
We hope and trust the rest of your trip is as rewarding, although maybe not so action packed so as not to allow you time to recover and detract from what lies ahead and we don’t have to wait so long to share your stories ;0)
wishing you continued safe travels and amazing adventures… chief
Wrote the following comment on Jan 3, 2009 at 12:12 am
Great picture Simon. Your blog makes me want to have a blog! Don’t forget, try out the bridge climb when you reach Sydney!
And hey, Melisa sounds like my kind of girl!
Wrote the following comment on Jan 3, 2009 at 3:15 am
Happy New Year to you too Simon.
Where are you in the world now? Having fun I would imagine from the lack of updates.
I dare not ask what Melisa was doing in a car in order to lose a bra.
Wrote the following comment on Jan 3, 2009 at 3:25 am
What a beautiful picture, I almost can’t believe you took that. Happy new year to you too.