After we dropped off the Hoffman's we went back up to Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs. This was actually just a cool piece of drift wood on a beach outside of Christchurch. 
While back in Kaikoura mom, who hates to be in or near water, convinced us to all go out on a whale watching boat. We saw lots of albatross and other sea birds as well as 3 sperm whales only 20 ft. from the boat. I'll try to attach a video of one of the whales diving. We were all very glad we braved the sea for the 8 miles we had to travel out. Back at Lyell Creek Lodge, Johnnie had another BBQ ready with free crayfish, Mae picked out this monster.
This is the bloom of the Pohutukawa Tree, a New Zealand symbol that blooms around Christmas and assures kiwis that summer is near. The whole tree could be covered in these dark red blooms, it is quite a sight.
While mom and Mae got massages in Hanmer springs, dad and I walked up to this little waterfall. It was barely hot enough to get in and we couldn't stay long, but it was really refreshing while it lasted. It was a really pretty walk and we got to see quite a few birds, fantails and bell birds to name a few. 
A horrible 18th hole on my part gave my dad a one point victory in this little competition. It was so great to have both sets of parents here, it was really hard to see them go. Cheers, Johnny
We thought we would put a picture of my ring up since it will be a little while until everyone sees it. But isn't it beautiful? I love it so much, and it was such a surprise! Here's how it happened- after we dropped off Johnny's parents and got back to Dunedin he thought we should go for a walk. So we went to a beautiful beach where we were all alone, he pretended he had to tie his shoe but when I went to push him over into the sand he pulled out my ring. And now we are engaged!
We thought we would put a picture of my ring up since it will be a little while until everyone sees it. But isn't it beautiful? I love it so much, and it was such a surprise! Here's how it happened- after we dropped off Johnny's parents and got back to Dunedin he thought we should go for a walk. So we went to a beautiful beach where we were all alone, he pretended he had to tie his shoe but when I went to push him over into the sand he pulled out my ring. And now we are engaged! We are leaving Dunedin in about a week to sea kayak and hike the Routeburn Track. We are planning on settling up on the north part of the south island after a couple weeks of traveling. We'll let you know how it goes.
Kia Ora,
Maegen
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