I left the George on Friday 21st February and my new home for the next month was a camper van. It was a bit of a culture shock but my new friends were nice if a little elderly!! We stayed in Christchurch for one night and then hit the road. It was amazing to see my country and we travelled west in to the Mckenzie basin and then back to the coast at Dunedin. From there we went south through the Catlins and on to Te Anu. In Te Anu we explored Fjiordland, spectacular, but the weather was a little west coast and we got a bit damp. We moved north up to Abel Tasmin and saw some beautiful scenary and walked, that was new. Onward and eastward to Kiakura and the whales, had a helicopter ride and that was good too. The whales look awesome from the air. Eventually we returned to Christchurch and, yes, to the George.
Here I got a new friend and we both travelled together to Salt Lake City, via Hawaii. My new friend has his own blog called my "new home home". We were both very upset to hear about the earthquake but glad The George and staff were safe. Hawaii was nice and I enjoyed the sunshine. I saw snow for the first time in Salt Lake, very pretty on the mountains, just like my old home.
After spending some time with all my new friends it was time for the last leg of my journey. My new friend stayed in Salt Lake and now lives with Olivia, a rabbit and a black bear amongst an assortment of dolls and toys. He is very cosy.
I have travelled to England but unlike the famous "Paddington" I do have a nice home and share space with two bears, one called "Jeffrey"!!!!, and an elephant. I think I am going to be happy here but would like to return one day.
