Guy Fawkes................

I arrived in New Zealand to a weekend of Bonfires in Rememberence of the day Guy Fawkes was punished for his plot to kill King James in 1570.........(a British event)............The celebration involves the gathering of friends and family, a giant bonfire and fireworks...........kind of like the American 4th of July.

I have been to two of these celebrations in as many days.






Typically this would involve burning a body in effigy, which was explained to me is often omitted and is now just about the bonfire, fireworks, friends and food.............

In the mean time, I have landed in a wonder filled sanctuary in the country side of the north island.........with a beautiful family..........in a beautiful setting.  Family, friends and fun abundant...........