New Year

Happy New Year!! Welcome to 2013.

Hogmany isn't really celebrated here in New Zealand. For the first time I actually went to bed before the bells. No party, no fireworks and no bells even. If we didn't check the date, New Year would have just passed us by.
New Years day we went to Waipu for their annual Highland Games. Surreal being at a Highland Games in New Zealand. But we couldn't actually stay long. Due to a problem we definitely don't experience at home......too hot. We were burning up in the sun with no shade. Our white Scottish skin was not catered for lol It was a good attempt, but not a patch on the real thing. I did meet a couple of Kiwi William Wallaces though.

 And enjoyed a treat of a mince pie with a can of Irn Bru.

I hope you all had a fantastic New Year at home. Not too many hangovers the next day I hope. 2012 has been an unbelievable year. Being able to travel over here, all the things we have seen and experienced, and it's only the beginning. I wish everyone all the best for 2013, I've got a feeling it's gonna be amazing! :-)