Overdue update

Ok, how has it almost been a month since my last update??? I know - just got back from a 2 week road trip around the country with my PARENTS who made the trek down here to see me / see NZ over my 'easter' break from school!! I have so many photos that both my memory cards are full and I have had to be more selective with my subjects... but now that I am back in Christchurch I can upload them and start fresh. Since my last post, I finished off 'Term 1' of the semester with a few tests and 'practicals', and in the wee hours of the morning of 31 March, I made my way up to Auckland to meet with mom and dad who were on their way from Calgary. We did a whirlwind tour of the country (ish) and I am impressed with how much we saw. Every day seemed as if we were in a different country. One day, rainforest, next day, giant mountains and glacial lakes, the next day, rolling green hills and endless amounts of livestock. We did indeed see parts of both islands so I'm going break it down into North and South Island times :) Hopefully it won't be such a marathon post then! Mom and dad left yesterday at about 230pm Christchurch time, and have just arrived back at home. Hope the trip was painless, guys :)