A very Kiwi Christmas to all

Merry happy hoho to all.
I'm at my Aunt and Uncles house at the moment. They live in a town called Tuai.
Tuai:
Population: about 12
Location: 45 minutes from anywhere

Not that this is a bad thing...They live right on the border of a national park, so i had a chance to do a bit of hiking. I even got to (gasp) drive myself to the trail head, which meant driving on the wrong side of a narrow windy gravel road. I figure that if I can drive here, I can drive anywhere.
It's been a quiet few days. I've watched a lot of Spongebob and Star Trek. But it was nice to sleep in a real bed (not a bunk) and be able to sleep in. Oh, sleeping in, how I have missed you...
So I awoke this morning, ate breakfats, drank coffee and opened my small stash of gifts. Keep in mind that i've been hauling them around around fro a while and I got...TWO FAIRTRADE JOURNALS and a bar of 72% dark chocolate. I didn't know they made chocolate that dark. It's rather fantastic. It's good that I was given journals, because I've nearly filled my first one. Now the test will be if i actually want to read it at a later date.
It rained yesterday, so the day was spent watching movie with a warm dog on my lap. Happiness is a warm dog on your lap. The dog is insane though. Every time you leave the room, she forgets that you exist, so when you re-enter, you are like a whole new person. It's good thing she's so cute.
It's been ncie to see my relatives. I haven't seen them in 6 years (or so), so this is sort fo a rare occurance. Somthing to do with them living in the middle fo nowhere. I had a chance to make a travel doll (all the Stokoes know which one I mean) For those who are un-Stokoe, he looks a bit like a hobbit and most of the Stokoes have one by now. His name is Milo, and he's a pretty cool dude. I guess this means I won't be travelling alone anymore :) Milo and I went for a hike the other day, although i had to do most of the walking. The guide book said it would take 6 hours. I finished in 4. The trail took me past 7 differant wetland areas and finally past a small lake. It was very beautiful, winding through the forest , over hills and around bogs. The forests here look almost magical. Moss and vines hang from the trees giving it a feling of ancient wisdom. It's very cool.
I have one more day here and then I'm off to Wellington. I wish I had more time in Wellinton, but i'm meeting up with Breton and Aleah in Nelson for new years. So I'll have to spend more time in Wellington on my way back through.
Anyway, I hope you all have a fabulous christmas, a glorious New Years and enjoy the snow!
Love you all
Sydney:)