I find myself having internet access again! There is no phone here, no radio stations, no tv, and yet there is a computer! Extraordinary.

I have had two absolutely amazing days. The first day I just soaked in the thermal pools under the stars, but yesterday was the best. I had a shiatsu massage that sorted out a lot of aches, and then I got into a private spa pool for half an hour (just BLISS). I then slept for 3 hours, I was so relaxed. I ended my day with an amazing supper - spaghetti with a lobster and cream sauce and lime and honey ice cream in strawberry soup. The scenary here is breathtaking. When you sit in the pools you have soaring tree covered mountains everywhere you look and the drive here was through bright green forest, with a river running by the side of the road. It was very wow.

I move on today to Arthurs Pass and then onto Methven, where there *might* be internet access, I have no idea. But I just wanted to share my two amazing days. I feel all floaty and de-stressed and the good thing was that unlike how it would have been at the more famous, but busier Hanmer Springs, I had the pools totally to myself. It was great.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm